Six to represent Knox at Governor’s Scholars Program

Six high school students from the Knox County Public Schools have been selected to attend this summer’s Governor’s Scholars Program. Knox Central juniors Logan Disney, Lee Frazier, Devon Hurley, Laura Jackson, and Jessica Pope, along with Lynn Camp’s Heather Wilson, will spend part of their summer on one of three university campuses as they participate in the state’s most prestigious summer program.

The 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 education studies which include:

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.

Students will also participate in field trips organized around their emphasis while in the program, learn from distinguished faculty and guest speakers, and other special events. Students will be assigned to one of the three campuses and one of three program session dates which are June 16 – July 20, June 22 – July 26, and June 23 – July 27.

Meet the Governor’s Scholars

	Logan Disney Parent/Guardian Name(s): Angela and Kevin Disney What do you hope to learn at GSP? I hope to learn how to become a successful individual and meet my career goals. Outside of academic coursework, what are you looking forward to most about GSP? Interacting with ambitious peers. How do you feel GSP will further develop and strengthen you for future education and your career? It will give me a taste of college and help me develop skills I will use in life.
	Lee Frazier Parent/Guardian Name(s): Brenda and Bill Frazier What do you hope to learn at GSP? I hope to learn about different jobs in my career field and college opportunities. Outside of academic coursework, what are you looking forward to most about GSP? I am looking forward to meeting new people. How do you feel GSP will further develop and strengthen you for future education and your career? GPS will further develop me as a person for higher education with educational opportunities. It will develop me as a person by exposing me to different people.
	Devon Hurley Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tracy Hoskins and Todd Hurley What do you hope to learn at GSP? I hope to learn a bit more about what college life is like and what career path is right for me. Outside of academic coursework, what are you looking forward to most about GSP? The experience of college campus life, exploring my options in life, and making life-long friendships with students from all over the state. How do you feel GSP will further develop and strengthen you for future education and your career? GSP is one of the most prestigious honors to be received by a Kentucky student. I feel it will help me find myself as a person and as a student.
	Laura Jackson Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tonya and Ronnie Jackson What do you hope to learn at GSP? Skills to help me move towards my college and career goals. Outside of academic coursework, what are you looking forward to most about GSP? Meeting new people and making connections. How do you feel GSP will further develop and strengthen you for future education and your career? I feel that GSP will introduce me to new types of people, and maybe even introduce me to new possibilities I hadn’t considered.
	Jessica Pope Parent/Guardian Name(s): Teresa Pope What do you hope to learn at GSP? I hope to learn new career options and college opportunities. I hope this program will help me in my future goals. Outside of academic coursework, what are you looking forward to most about GSP? Meeting new people and learning new things. How do you feel GSP will further develop and strengthen you for future education and your career? I think GSP will help prepare me for college and guide me to a career decision.
	Heather Wilson Parent/Guardian Name(s): Teresa and Randy Wilson What do you hope to learn at GSP? What it’s like to live on a college campus, more spanish, business, and math. Outside of academic coursework, what are you looking forward to most about GSP? New experiences and meeting new people. How do you feel GSP will further develop and strengthen you for future education and your career? I will be around a lot of other students who are striving to be better students/people which will encourage me to work harder. They will also be working with me in three areas I am most interested in. That will build up my skills for what career I want to go into.