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Beatrice “Bea” Lyons ’60 is a retired community college educator, an active community volunteer, a staunch advocate for deaf and...
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In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with junior Hannah Grace Kornberg about starting at GPS as a seventh-grader,...
In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with ninth-grader Tori Ball about her first year at GPS, what it's like to be...
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We have only a few short weeks left this spring and then summer will be here before we know it! As you begin to think about your...
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In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with senior Madi Clower, who serves as president of BIPOC Forum this year. She...
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In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with seventh-grader Molly Ransom about her favorite classes, what she loves...
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While Upper School is a new chapter for all students, girls who are new to GPS have more ground to cover when it comes to getting...
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After graduating from GPS in 2015, Angela Bonds attended Mercer University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology....
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After graduating from GPS, Tayana Fernandez, Class of 2012, attended Auburn University, where she double-majored in biomedical...
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Hailing from the Class of 2007, Porché Warren Adams attended Furman University, where she studied biology before receiving her...
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Brandi Andrews Sheely, Class of 2007, attended Oklahoma State University, where she majored in industrial engineering and...
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It is important that every student at GPS receives the support she needs to thrive. As experts in the education of girls, we...
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From the Class of 2002, Tommi Paris has cultivated quite a career for herself in the communications arena. She began her...
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After graduating from GPS in 2013, Kimberly Reid attended the University of Memphis, where she studied biomedical engineering....
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Denise Rawlings O’Neil, a graduate of the Class of 2006, continued her education at MTSU, where she received her bachelor's...
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Dr. Chadarryl Silguero-Clay, a member of the Class of 2012, discovered where she wanted to take her career while she was still a...
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In addition to academics, another important aspect of educating the whole girl is ensuring her comfort in social situations and...
India Green graduated from GPS in 2013 and went on to attend The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While in college, she...
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In our fourth episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Caroline Carpenter, Class of 2026, about choosing an all-girls...
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In our third episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Karen Kal, a sixth-grade student, about her favorite GPS traditions,...
In our second episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Mary Kate Johnson, President of Student Council, about her cheerful...
By Ms. Katelyn Dix, English 12 and AP English Literature Teacher
In our first episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Olivia Burns, Chairwoman of the Senior Class, about traditions,...
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Since 2004, Jenise Gordon has served at GPS as a teacher, coach, dean of students, and now Head of Upper School. Her passion for...
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If you are beginning to look for a school for your daughter to attend next year, you know what an undertaking it is. You want to...
Attending Georgia Tech on the prestigious, four-year President’s Scholarship, Priya Boyington ’07 transitioned from an all-girls...
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At GPS, we value relationships as they help students feel as though they belong. Healthy relationships are modeled first by...
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Summer camp is a rite of passage and an incredible way to keep children engaged during the lesser-scheduled summer months, but...
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Following her time at GPS, Amy Perkins ’02 attended Birmingham-Southern College, where she graduated with a B.S. in psychology....
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If you’re raising a girl, add these books to your reading list. Each delivers tips and insights into how girls are different and...
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Named the first female chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in spring 2019, Lisa Hendy ’90 knows what it takes to...
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From Katy Berotti, English Department Chair, AP Language & Composition and English 11 Teacher
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From a young age, it was clear Jazelyn Hogg ’13 was going to make a difference in the lives of others. She spent her time at GPS...
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For Jalesa Poindexter ’13, her life story comes full circle. The summer before her senior year at GPS, she fell ill and was...
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Nedra Campbell ’90 spends her days fighting for the rights of those who are not treated equitably. Following her time at GPS, she...
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During her time at GPS, Tia Guster ’99 took full advantage of the variety of offerings available to her. From dance, yearbook...
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Following her tenure at GPS, Dion Roland Flynn ’91 attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, where she received her commission as an...
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It’s been said, “Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, that sums up the career of Kelvina Smith ’09,...
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Known for her powerful bat and her ability to welcome new players to the team, Ariana Whatley ’20 was an integral part of the GPS...
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Norquata Allen ’10 is a quintessential example of the importance of setting goals and seizing opportunities. While many kids...
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Mabel Cobb ’75 carried both history and pressure on her shoulders as the first Black graduate of GPS. During her adolescent...
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At GPS, everything is based on what is best for girls. From how they build curriculum to how they engage with students, GPS...
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Never one to back down from a challenge, Katherine Dann Ogden ’02 earned her bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering from the U.S....
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For Catherine Hitchings Plating ’10, a desire to help others and to solve problems led her—rather unexpectedly, she admits—to a...
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With not one but two new books set to publish in spring 2021, Anjali Enjeti ’91 knows who she is and what she has to say....
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Joy Allen-Altimare ’95 has spent the last two decades cultivating an impressive résumé. Today, as Chief Engagement and Brand...
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“It’s risk—not perfection, not success, not racking up achievements—that actually helps to build confidence in girls. And it’s...
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Have you noticed your daughter suffers from high anxiety surrounding failure? Does she become easily frustrated when trying...
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In the second episode of Counseling Connection, Upper School Counselor Heather Landreth and Middle School Counselor Casey...
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Have you ever wondered how you can best support your daughter as she navigates friendships? Do you worry about how she handles...
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Millions, perhaps even billions of words have been written on how best to instill self-confidence in children. It’s a trait every...
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A girl’s participation in sports can enhance every aspect of her life: relationships, confidence, emotional well-being, even...
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Based on recent stats published by the National Association of Independent Schools, the average cost of tuition for day students...
Do boys and girls really learn differently? What are the benefits of an all-girls education?
Here, we share the science behind...
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If you’re considering private school for your child, you’ll want to look closely at each of your options. The best way to get to...