This is an historic year—not just because our sports teams made it to state six times and counting. What makes this year special is the unique group of students walking on campus now. No other year will ever see this intricate blend of personalities, talents, and stories. New faces join the community and familiar ones move on; the overarching dynamic of the BGA community evolves with them. Every year, in that way, is worth celebrating.
So what drives community? Just as BGA transforms year after year with the flow of its students, it’s the people that cultivate community. The more enthusiasm and spirit we collectively put into our communities, the more we get out. That’s school spirit—the driving force behind the BGA community, uniting us whether in celebration or in times of challenge.
Among us on campus there are dozens of leaders who actively strengthen our BGA community by promoting school spirit. For weeks, I have questioned, polled, and interviewed dozens of students to recognize some of these leaders in school spirit. Without further ado, here are the results!
Tucker Carroll
Favorite hobby: Guitar
Bucket list item: Skydiving
Top artist: Kenny Chesney
School spirit rating: 3
Ways to improve: Show up and get loud
Lexi Kate Woodford
Favorite hobby: Church
Bucket list item: Skydive in a foreign country
Top artist: Megan Moroney
School spirit rating: 6
Ways to improve: Encourage others to get involved
Honorable mentions: Georgia Sellers, Kate Spain
Nico Buhalis
Favorite hobby: Tennis
Bucket list item: Norway
Top artist: Travis Scott
School spirit rating: 6
Ways to improve: Show up and get loud
Lola Padula
Favorite hobby: Soccer
Bucket list item: Ride an elephant
Top artist: Drake
School spirit rating: 10
Ways to improve: Show up for the little things
Honorable mentions: Lauren Atkins, Jake Harney
Wilson Webster
Favorite hobby: Singing
Bucket list item: Travel the world
Top artist: SZA
School spirit rating: 6
Ways to improve: Just show up and get out of your comfort zone
Gracie Hollis
Favorite hobby: Just being active!
Bucket list item: Ibiza
Top artist: SZA
School spirit rating: 7.8
Ways to improve: Improve concessions
Honorable mentions: Clark Farler, Samantha Sizemore
Ayden Woodruff
Favorite hobby: Football, music, and art
Bucket list item: Skydiving
Top artist: J. Cole
School spirit rating: 3.5
Ways to improve: Increase the student involvement in
Macey Tidwell
Favorite hobby: Volleyball
Bucket list item: Greece/Europe
Top artist: Olivia Rodrigo
School spirit rating: 7
Ways to improve: Go to more games
Honorable mentions: Khloe Burton (KB), Walker Ford
It’s school spirit that brings us together, drives us to achieve greatness, and fosters a sense of pride in our traditions and community, and it’s these leaders who make it all possible. Congratulations!!
Thank you to Zoe Sherman and Olivia Kilduff for helping with the poll and interview process! Additionally, thank you to everyone involved in the polls and interviews!
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