School might be out for the summer, but learning is only beginning for six rising high school seniors.
Rhea Carter, Shelby Green, Jaykob Hubbard, Brayden Imel, Enrica Jackson and Clay Sprinkles will spend part of their summer on one of three university campuses as they participate in the state’s most prestigious summer program.
The Governor’s Scholars Program originated in 1983 as a result of Kentucky leaders’ concern that the state’s “best and brightest” were leaving the Commonwealth to pursue educational and career opportunities elsewhere without fully understanding the potential of their talents at home. Students who are selected attend the program without charge.
During the summer program, which will be held on the campuses of Bellarmine University in Louisville, Morehead State
University in Morehead, and Murray State University in
Murray, students will participate in a variety of educational studies including:
- Focus Area: a “major” subject of study, assigned according to scholar preference as indicated on the application.
- General Studies: an area of study assigned by staff to challenge the scholars. Courses frequently include service-learning components in the community.
- Seminar: a discussion-based small group session. Emphasis is placed on respectful debate and discussion. Scholars are encouraged to ask probing questions.
Rhea Carter
Lynn Camp Schools
Attending: Morehead State University
Focus Area: International Relations
Rhea is looking forward to getting to know the other students that she’s going to be with.
Laura Shelby Green
Lynn Camp Schools
Attending: Murray State University
Focus Area: Political and Legal Issues
Shelby is looking forward to meeting hundreds of new students from all over Kentucky that after five weeks could become her closest friends.
Jaykob Hubbard
Knox Central High School
Attending: Morehead State University
Focus Area: Physical Science
Jaykob is looking forward to meeting new people and getting use to college life.
Brayden Imel
Knox Central High School
Attending: Bellarmine University
Focus Area: Modes of Mathematics
Brayden is looking forward to meeting new friends and having an experience he’ll never forget.
Enrica Jackson
Knox Central High School
Attending: Murray State University
Focus Area: Journalism and Media
Enrica is looking forward to making new memories with new people. She is ready to study her passion for five weeks!
Clay Sprinkles
Knox Central High School
Attending: Murray State University
Focus Area: Health Sciences
Clay is looking forward to meeting friends and a wonderful opportunity to learn and become accustomed to college life.