BULLITT COUNTY, KY – Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce that five local students have been accepted into The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science for the Class of 2028. This prestigious honor recognizes some of the most high-achieving sophomores in the Commonwealth, offering them the opportunity to complete their junior and senior years of high school living on the campus of Western Kentucky University while earning at least 60 hours of college credit.
The following BCPS students have been selected:
Emma Kliewer (Riverview Opportunity Center) – Trish and Doug Kliewer of Lebanon Junction
Debra Satterly (Riverview Opportunity Center) – Elizabeth Arbuckle of Shepherdsville
Alexis Uhling (Riverview Opportunity Center) – Alex and Tracie Uhling of Mount Washington
Kaylee Uhling (Bullitt East High School) – Alex and Tracie Uhling of Mount Washington
Shae Wilson (Riverview Opportunity Center) – Russell and Debbie Wilson of Pioneer Village
About The Gatton Academy
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science is Kentucky’s premier state-supported residential program for high-ability high school juniors and seniors. Located on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU), it is one of only 15 such elite programs in the nation. Its mission is to prepare Kentucky’s brightest students for leadership roles in a knowledge-based economy by immersing them in a rigorous STEM-focused environment.
Key features of the Academy include:
Academic Excellence: Students complete their final two years of high school living in Florence Schneider Hall while taking university courses. They graduate with a high school diploma, at least 60 college credit hours, and an Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Selective Admissions: Applicants undergo a holistic evaluation of ACT/SAT scores, grades, extracurriculars, and essays. Finalists must also complete interviews with WKU faculty, community leaders, and alumni.
Beyond the Classroom: The experience is enriched through faculty-led research and global study abroad opportunities in locations such as Costa Rica and England.
Statewide Impact: The Academy fosters a diverse community of scholars, having served students from 118 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. It acts as a pipeline for future scientists and engineers, keeping talent rooted in the Commonwealth.
As these five exceptional scholars embark on this transformative journey, Bullitt County Public Schools stands immensely proud of their hard work, ambition, and the standard of excellence they represent. Their success is a brilliant reflection of our district-wide commitment to Moving Forward, ensuring that we consistently push the boundaries of traditional education to provide our students with the most rigorous and rewarding opportunities available.
For more information on the Class of 2028, visit www.wku.edu/academy.
Check out the full article here: https://www.wku.edu/academy/news/index.php?view=article&articleid=13058