Georgetown College welcomes the largest incoming class since 2011

Georgetown College welcomes the largest incoming class since 2011

By TYLER EVANS

Staff Writer

As of Fall 2019, Georgetown College has seen an influx of about 319 students, making this freshmen class the largest incoming class in almost a decade.

As said by President Jones during the Opening Convocation on Tuesday, “This is the most academically qualified and most diverse group of students that has stepped foot on our lovely campus.” What President Jones said is shown with the average GPA being raised by over a tenth in comparison to past years and with a majority of the freshmen enrolled in honors programs.

Not only is President Jones excited about this new class but so is Dr. Sands- Wise. He said “These are exciting times for GC! To bring in a class that is simultaneously our largest, academically strongest and most diverse in many years shows that what Georgetown College offers students— exceptional academics in a vibrant Christian community that prepares students for amazing success – continues to appeal to all sorts of different families.”

With this being the second week of school, most freshmen have already met the standards to which Georgetown College holds them to.

Members of this group of freshmen have stated that they feel like they have blended in with their older peers due to both their maturity and academic prowess.

The Georgetown College Class of 2023 on the steps of Giddings Hall

Source: Georgetown College

One freshmen in particular, Jesse Morrow, who is a part of the Oxford Honors Program and Cheer Team feels like he has studied at GC for years.

When asked how he felt to be a part of the largest freshmen class so far, Morrow said, “To me it doesn’t really feel like I’m a part of a very large class because my graduating class was from 500-600 students, I came from a pretty big high school.”

Morrow, when asked how hard the transition from high school to college has been, said “the transition has not graduate in 2023. been too difficult but I do have to make Given this freshmen’s take and the sure that I am using my time more efficiently.”

Morrow further commented saying “In a way college has matured me even though it hasn't been too long since I have gotten here." Marrow is set to graduate in 2023.

Given this freshmen's take and the thoughts of the administration, there are high hopes for this incoming freshmen class. Thus far it looks as if they may even exceed our expectations that have been set for them, meaning that the future of GC is in good hands.