BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Sept. 22 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news release:

With summer drawn to a close and fall officially beginning today, The Gatton Academy would like to highlight some of the varied activities that Gatton students pursued over the summer.



Envirothon

Envirothon is an "international environmental and natural resource problem-solving competition that builds leadership experience for high school students. incorporating STEM principles, hands-on learning, and outdoor field experiences" (Envirothon.org). After Gatton's three Envirothon teams earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall at the state level, the 1st place team traveled to Mississippi University in Starkville, MS, to participate in the National Conse...