Governor’s Scholars Program
Kayla Michelle Boaz, Brooke Jackson, Madison Mitchell,
Alisha Samuel
- The Governor’s Scholars Program is a 5
week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their
junior year of high school
- Students will spend five weeks this
summer on the campus of either Bellarmine University in Louisville
(Brooke), Morehead State University (Kayla & Alisha) or Murray State
University (Madison)
- They will receive a full-paid tuition
scholarship for four years if the students have the ACT score and GPA
required by the college they choose to attend
MSU Commonwealth Honors
Academy
Tyler Westbrooks
- CHA is a 3 week academic, personal and
social development residential summer program for outstanding students
completing their junior year of high school. It is held on the campus of Murray State University
during the month of June.
- Tyler will earn 6 tuition-free college
credit hours while at CHA and will have the opportunity to take 6 more
college credit hours free of charge during his senior year
- He will also receive a guaranteed
four-year, $2000-per-year housing scholarship to MSU
HOBY – Transylvania
University, Lexington, KY
Noah Cunningham, Sarah Harpole, Jonathan Reynolds
- Noah, Sarah and Jonathan were selected by
the faculty of HCHS to participate in this program for their strong
leadership skills.
- They will spend four days in June on
the campus of Transylvania University in Lexington, KY
participating in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building
experiences.
University of Kentucky “Rising Scholar” Award
Maiesha Simmons
- The intent of the Rising Scholar Award
is to help UK identify a high school sophomore we believe is on track for
success at the collegiate level.
He/she might be a likely GSP or GSA student, a National Merit or
National Achievement Semifinalist, or they may simply demonstrate
exemplary abilities both inside and outside the classroom.
- Maiesha was selected by the faculty of
HCHS based on her academic record, potential
for success, demonstration of leadership and community service, and contribution
to diversity
- Maiesha will be invited to an exclusive
event at UK this summer and she will receive additional unique
opportunities, mailings and information from UK over the next few years of
high school.
UK Book Award
Brooke Jackson
- The purpose of
this award is to identify one accomplished junior from our high school
- Brooke was chosen by the
faculty of HCHS based on the strength of his academic record, potential
for academic success, demonstration of leadership and community service
and contribution to diversity
U of L Yarmuth Book Award
Jade Florence
- The purpose of this award is to
recognize outstanding juniors in the top 20% of their class and Southern Indiana who show academic
promise
- Jade was chosen by the faculty of HCHS
based on the strength of her academic record, intellectual curiosity, and
contributions to her school and community
- She will receive a book, chosen by the
U of L committee, special program invitations to U of L, along with an
invite to the annual reception in her honor which will be held on the
campus of U of L
MSU AIMS Program (Adventures in Math and Science)
Jalisha Hunter
- AIMS is an Upward Bound math and
science program that offers free college credit through Murray
State University (Bridge Students), financial aid/financial literacy
counseling, ACT workshops, and plenty of educational and cultural trips.
All of this is offered at no cost to the participants.
- Students will spend six weeks in the
summer on the campus of MSU where they will be divided into research teams
led by a professor and/or graduate student. They will be enrolled in
classes during the day and participate in nightly activities.
RECC Youth Capital
Tour
Brooke Massey
(Hickman-Fulton RECC), Haley-Marie Ellegood (West KY RECC)
- The process for selection included submitting an application to
the electric cooperative through which the student’s family receives
electrical services. Brooke was
selected by the Hickman-Fulton RECC and Haley-Marie was selected by the
West KY RECC.
- These young ladies will join approximately 60 students from
across Kentucky as well students from across the U.S. in Washington, D.C.
for an action-packed week in June to tour the nation’s capital and also
learn how our government works.
Washington
Youth Summit on the Environment
Jade Florence
- This is a week-long
residential summer program held on the campus of George Mason University
in Washington, D.C.
- Outstanding
sophomores and juniors from all across the U.S. are specially selected by
the program to attend the Summit, based on strong academic performance, a
demonstrated interest in conservation and the environment, and the ability
to serve as exceptional representatives of their states and high
schools.
- Students take an
active role in the curriculum through exclusive behind-the-scenes
explorations of facilities and laboratories of the Smithsonian and
National Zoo, and through exclusive field visits, special access to, and
activities with, researchers, scientists, directors and staff.
- Jade has received a
$1500 scholarship to help cover the cost.
She will receive 1 college credit hour upon completion of the
Summit.