The Walker School Explained

The Walker School
Location:700 Cobb Pkwy N
City:Marietta
State:Georgia
County:Cobb County
Zipcode:30062
Country:United States
Coordinates:33.97°N -84.536°W
Type:Private school
Gender:Co-ed
Established:1957
Grades:PK–12
Enrollment:884[1]
Enrollment As Of:2019–20
Teaching Staff:118.1
Ratio:7.0
Head:Carl Carlson[2]
Mascot:Wolverine
Team Name:Wolverines
Website:http://www.thewalkerschool.org

The Walker School, formerly known as the Joseph T. Walker School, is a private school in Marietta, Georgia, United States, on Cobb Parkway (U.S. 41) in what was originally Sprayberry High School.[3] It was founded in 1957 as the St. James Day School at St. James Episcopal Church near the Marietta square. In 1972 the school became an independent body as the Joseph T. Walker School. The school teaches students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at the same location.

Awards and recognition

In both 1986 and 1988, the Walker School's magazine, Pegasus, received a Silver Crown Magazine award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.[4] [5] In 1988, the magazine was awarded in five separate categories, including for Fiction, Cover Design (two or more colors), Title and Contents Page, Spread Design, Graphics and for Typography (both Lettering and Calligraphy, as well as Logos and Endmarks).[5] In 1985, 1991 and 1994, Pegasus was recognized as a Scholastic Circle Recipient by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for Overall Design.[6] [7] [8]

The school's 2005 valedictorian, Grace Lu, was designated a Presidential Scholar, a program established in "1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors".[9] [10] Lu was one of two students selected in the state of Georgia out of a maximum of 141 students chosen nationwide.[11]

The 2007 valedictorian, Sarah O'Donohue, won the Georgia "Latin Student of the Year" award and was also featured in the Marietta Daily Journal in an article titled "A Statistical Quagmire," discussing SAT scores and how the media uses statistics to give deceptive analysis of reports.

A student at the school was one of ten students in 2006 nationally to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, for her efforts organizing a fundraiser to help pay for reconstructive surgery for needy children.[12]

Annual Tuition ranges from just over $20,050 for preschool to just over $26,225 for the Upper School.

Summer day camps

During summer, the Walker School offers over 45 day camps and classes from Early Learners to 12th grade students.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE WALKER SCHOOL. nces.ed.gov. August 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: Head of School. The Walker School. August 4, 2023.
  3. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20060518005311/en/Walker-School-Attracts-Ivy-League-Academic-Oversee "The Walker School Attracts Ivy League Academic to Oversee Its Lower School; University of Pennsylvania's Assistant Professor to Join as Principal
  4. http://www.columbiauniversity.org/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/crown-awards/recipients/1986-scholastic-crown.html 1986 Scholastic Crown Recipients
  5. http://cspa.columbia.edu/docs/contests-and-critiques/crown-awards/recipients/1988-scholastic-crown.html 1988 Scholastic Crown Recipients
  6. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/gold-circle-awards/recipients/1985-scholastic-circles.html 1985 Scholastic Circle Recipients
  7. http://www.columbiauniversity.org/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/gold-circle-awards/recipients/1991-scholastic-circles.html 1991 Scholastic Circle Recipients
  8. http://cspa.columbia.edu/docs/contests-and-critiques/gold-circle-awards/recipients/1994-scholastic-circles.html 1994 Scholastic Circle Recipients
  9. Murrin, Erin J. "Valedictorian only girl in Georgia to earn Presidential Scholar award", Marietta Daily Journal, May 31, 2005, accessed April 30, 2007.
  10. http://www.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html Presidential Scholars Program
  11. http://www.ed.gov/programs/psp/2005/scholars.html 2005 Scholars
  12. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2006_May_8/ai_n16348605 "Two Georgia Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.; Actor Ted Danson and Olympic Champion Joey Cheek Pay Tribute to Young Heroes as part of Four-Day Recognition Events"
  13. Web site: Kris Q. Rehl's IMDb.
  14. Web site: O'Brien. David. Braves relief hopeful Hale is Princeton grad. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 15, 2014. February 26, 2013.
  15. Web site: Walker Alumnus Brandon Stanton Talks to Students About Humans of New York. The Walker School. February 5, 2013. October 26, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023132708/http://www.thewalkerschool.org/news/item/index.aspx?linkid=972&moduleid=56. October 23, 2013.
  16. Web site: Walker School Alum Enjoys Success as an Internet Entrepreneur. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616234123/http://www.eastcobber.com/walker-school-alum-enjoys-success-as-an-internet-entrepreneur. June 16, 2016.
  17. Web site: Hollywood meets Cobb. The Marietta Daily Journal. January 2, 2010. March 23, 2014.
  18. Web site: Penn State’s 25 most intriguing: An FCS standout can make a big difference in the run game. PennLive.com. August 4, 2022. Flounders, Bob.
  19. Web site: Walker School alum Gino Groover drafted in second round. Marietta Daily Journal. Eli. Boorstein. July 10, 2023. August 5, 2024.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "The Walker School".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.