Commitment to Education
GCI Earns a Gold Medal for its support of the Native Youth Olympics
For more than 35 years, the Native Youth Olympics have offered youth a chance to pay tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Alaska through a series of competitive events that test the mind and body. Open to all students from seventh to 12th grade, regardless of ethnicity, the competition includes more than 69 participating schools. For the past 7 years, GCI SchoolAccess has teamed up with the Bearing Strait School District's (BSSD) Student Broadcasting Team to provide connectivity and support services. Using video interviews, blog entries, posted images, and game results, the Student Broadcasting Team is able to provide in-depth coverage of the games. And the best part is its all produced by the students, allowing them a fantastic educational experience!
