Andrew College hosted over 300 students from 17 area high schools in Georgia and Alabama on January 16 at its 15^th Annual Academic Competition. Contestants competed in mathematics, science, social science, art, theatre, music and essay writing categories in the morning. The event continued in the afternoon with a Quiz Bowl tournament, with teams made up of six members from each school. An award ceremony was held at the conclusion of the event.

Co-led by Ronnie Salter, adjunct instructor of mathematics and Elaine Bush-Brownlee, retired assistant professor of biology and current adjunct instructor of biology, the competition promotes academic excellence and encourages participating students to consider beginning their college careers at Andrew by awarding scholarships in each academic category.

Commenting on the sustained growth and success of this event, Dr. Linda R. Buchanan, president, noted that the “event offers an opportunity for Andrew College to showcase its challenging liberal arts, nursing and science programs and attract academically prepared students to the College.” She also said that, “the academic competition is able to expose a number of students to fine art programs that may not offered in their high schools. We’re pleased we’re able to provide this quality competition for our area high school students.” 

The Academic Competition is one of several on-campus scholarship events and is held annually before the Pitts Academic Scholarship Competition, which awards two qualified incoming freshmen with renewable scholarships to cover tuition, room, and board. This year, the Pitts Competition will be held on February 8. For more information on this competition, including qualification requirements and registration, please visit www.andrewcollege.edu/pitts.