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The Gwinnett’s Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students aims to raise awareness about environmental issues in our community by offering educational resources and opportunities for hands-on conservation activities. Our hope is to inspire more high school students to participate in environmental action and community service.
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Our Sponsor We are proud to be sponsored by Gwinnett Soil and Water Conservation District
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About Us

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2023
January
Conception
4 GSMST students begin project development as part of their Junior Fellowship Experience under the guidance of Ms. Tixie
May
High School Connection
May 1st: GSMST students connected with other high schools in Gwinnett County to discuss the project.
Summer
Summer Planning
Summer 2023: Government planning, officer recruitment, and school scheduling efforts took place.
September
Featured in Local Newspaper
September 6th: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution featured G-ECOS in their article.
September
Core Committee Established
10th: The core committee was established, and the first meeting was held.
September
Archer High School Presentation
13th: Presented at the Archer High School Environmental Club meeting.
September
First Core Committee Meeting
22th: The first meeting of the core committee was held.
November
GSMST Presentation
29th: Presented at the GSMST Environmental Club meeting.
December
GSMST Presentation
18th: After gathering seven high schools (GSMST, Berkmar, Brookwood, GSMST, Mill Creek, Seckinger, South Gwinnett, and Discovery), the first meeting was held.
2024
February
Broad Meeting
4th: General broad meeting with all high schools involved.
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“Connect students in all Gwinnett County environmental clubs” We connect students in various Gwinnett County environmental clubs to raise awareness of environmental issues in our community by providing educational resources and hands-on conservation activities, since 2023.

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We have an entire team dedicated to supporting a greener Gwinnett

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Tixie Fowloer

Sponsor

District educational outreach manager with our sponsoring organization, the Gwinnett Soil and Water ...

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John Huynh

External President

I'm the External President of G-ECOS. I love a good conversation (a.k.a. yapping), meeting new peopl...

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Lily Chen

Internal President

I'm the Internal President of GECOS. I love to read, write, and draw.

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Isabella Garcia

Research Head

I hope to major in chemical engineering. I'm super excited to be working with all of you this year a...

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Yubo Cao

Research Head

I'm the research head at GECOS, and also vice president of the CS club.

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Tanya Nguyen

Marketing Head

I'm a junior at South Gwinnett High School, and also their Environmental Club President!

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Elizabeth Nguyen

Marketing Head

I'm a senior at GSMST who isn't afraid of hands-on activity, and is committed to learning and applyi...

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Theogracia Alese

Marketing Head

I'm a senior at GSMST who is passionate about preserving the beauty of our planet!

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Malaika Crates

Communication Head

I'm a senior at GSMST, passionate about making a positive impact on the environment.

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Keren Oh

Communication Head

I'm a Communication's head for Gwinnett E-COS! I love taking my dogs with me to go hiking and readin...

Making earth greener since 2023
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Gwinnett's Environemntally Concerned Organization of Students
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GECOS is sponsored by Gwinnett Soil and Water Conservation District