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Glasgow News 1
A Glasgow High School sophomore is one of the students chosen for The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science.
Jacob Judd is one of just 97 Kentucky sophomores selected for the academy’s class of 2028 — the academy’s twenty-first class. He will complete his junior and senior years of high school while living on the Western Kentucky University’s campus, according to an academy press release.
Director Lynette Breedlove said each year’s admissions process brings in “incredible young people from all over the Commonwealth who are seeking opportunities to take the most advanced coursework possible in science, technology, engineering, and math,” adding that members of the Class of 2028 are “remarkable representatives of their communities ready to explore their infinite possibilities.”
Applicants to The Gatton Academy are evaluated on ACT or SAT scores, high school grades, awards and accomplishments, extracurricular activities, written responses and recommendation forms, according to the release. Candidates are also invited to interview with Western Kentucky University faculty members, community leaders and academy alumni.
Students admitted to the two-year residential program live in Florence Schneider Hall while completing university coursework and research opportunities with WKU faculty members.
Graduates typically finish high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours and an Associate Degree of Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Kentucky University, according to the release.
Members of the class from nearby counties are listed below.
Allen County
- Logan Daniels (Allen County Scottsville High School) – Richard and Danell Daniels of Scottsville
Butler County
- Mark W. Gruber (Butler County High School) – Michael and Lynn Gruber of Morgantown
Simpson County
- Krish Kumar (Franklin-Simpson High School) – Madhurima Sahu and Neeraj Kumar of Franklin
Warren County
- Qais Abumuhfouz (Greenwood High School) – Ismail Abumuhfouz and Huda Hamwia of Bowling Green
- Wyatt Clay (South Warren High School) – George Clay, Saida Clay of Bowling Green
- Paul Dinan (Bowling Green High School) – Ben Dinan, Nancy Dinan of Bowling Green
- Diya Yashpal Modi (Greenwood High School) – Dipa and Yashpal Modi of Bowling Green
- Kalynn Odle (Bowling Green High School) – Dolly and Roger Thomas, Michelle and Victoria Odle of Bowling Green
- Shiloh Peterson (Greenwood High School) – Dave and Nikki Peterson of Bowling Green
- Evelin Watt (Warren East High School) – Justin and Libby Watt of Smiths Grove
- Joanna Zhang (South Warren High School) – Rui Zhang, Lei Peng of Bowling Green
Key Facts
• Glasgow High School sophomore Jacob Judd selected for The Gatton Academy Class of 2028
• Judd is one of just 97 Kentucky sophomores chosen statewide
• The Gatton Academy is a two-year residential STEM program on Western Kentucky University’s campus
• Program officials say this is the Academy’s 21st incoming class
• Students typically graduate with at least 60 college credit hours and an associate degree from WKU
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