Twelve students will represent the Daviess County Public Schools district at the 2020 Governor’s Scholars Program, and one has been selected for participation in the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs.
During the three-week Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, students will develop a business model, design a prototype and pitch their startup ideas to a panel of judges. Program organizers are exploring options for how the 2020 event may proceed.
The Governor’s Scholars Program traditionally is a five-week, residential summer program for Kentucky’s most outstanding students after they complete their junior year of high school. This program provides academic and leadership growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.
Plans for the 2020 program are currently proceeding as normal but may be modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The GSE honoree is Isabella Sailors. DCPS GSP honorees are Apollo High School students Emma Bell, Caitlyn Blandford, Kathryn Gray, Kailee Quisenberry, Talasie Satterfield and Luke Malott; and Daviess County High School students Emma Smith, Emmylou Tidwell, Philip Caldbeck, Camden Clark, Benjamin Robinson and Bo Stratton.
The following student bios were provided by DCPS.
Daviess County High School – Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
Isabella Sailors – daughter of Jill and Ben Sailors of Owensboro – Isabella is a member of the DCHS Color Guard, both in the marching band and indoor seasons. She was named Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Scholastic A champion in 2019. She is a member of the DCHS National Honor Society and Key Club, and is a member of Missionaries in Training Global. She operates a small business, “3 B’s and Scrunchies,” making, marketing and selling hair scrunchies.
Apollo High School – Governor’s Scholars Program
Emma Bell is very involved at Apollo and in the community. She has been a member of Wendell Ford Statesmanship Academy, AHS Student Council, FCA, DanceBlue Committee, Future Business Leaders of America, Apollo Orchestra, Superintendent’s Youth Council, Mayor’s Youth Council, and served as the 2020 AHS Executive Committee Secretary. She is a University of Kentucky Rising Scholar Award recipient, interned at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and is an office assistant at Glenn Family Services. Emma is a volunteer worship leader at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and is active in her church and youth group.
Caitlyn Blandford is a member of the AHS varsity tennis team. She has served as co-captain of the varsity soccer team since sophomore year, president of Future Business Leaders of America and vice president of the National Honor Society, and serves as president of the Junior Class. She is a member of Kentucky Youth Assembly, Kentucky United Nations Assembly, Spirit Club, Academic Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, DanceBlue Committee, National Federation of Music Clubs for piano, Wendell H. Ford Statesmanship Academy, Academy for Young Leaders, Apollo Freshman Mentoring Program, Spanish Club, Beta Club and Prom Committee. Catilyn qualified for the State Tennis Tournament her sophomore year. She has not committed to a college at this time but plans to major in architecture.
Kathryn Gray is a student at Apollo High School attending Owensboro Innovation Academy. Katie is enrolled in the dual credit program through Brescia University and is on track to graduate high school with an associate’s in pre-engineering after earning 34 credit hours this year. After high school, she plans to attend Murray State University, majoring in engineering physics with an emphasis in advanced physics. Her career goal is to be a professor. She is a member of the Academy of Young Leaders, Impact 100 Next Gen, and TEAMS (Test in Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science). She is a member of the AHS swim team and was selected by OIA as the University of Kentucky Rising Scholar and HOBY Ambassador.
Kailee Quisenberry is a member of the Kentucky Youth Assembly and Kentucky United Nations Assembly clubs at Apollo High School. She is also active in mentorship club, yearbook staff, varsity soccer team and National Honor Society. She serves as vice president of the National Beta Club and as the social media representative of Future Business Leaders of America. She works as a referee and is involved in community service projects. Kailee is an Advanced Placement and dual credit student at AHS. She plans to major in accounting in college.
Talasie Satterfield is active in many clubs and organizations at Apollo High School, including the Student Council, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Spirit Club, Prom Committee and Peer Tutoring. She is a member of the AHS varsity volleyball team and competes in the Audubon Volleyball Association. This past year, she led the AHS team in assists for the season.
Luke Malott has been active in the Academy of Young Leaders, the Wendell Ford Statesmanship Academy, Owensboro Marlins and Apollo High School swim teams, and the VEX Robotics team. As a member of the AHS swim team, he advanced to the state swim meet as a freshman, sophomore and junior. He has been the recipient of the AHS High Point Award during his swimming career. Luke is currently enrolled in the Owensboro Community and Technical Early College Program, where he is on track to graduate with an associate of science and an associate of arts degree as a high school senior. He has earned the honor of being on the dean’s list at OCTC. He is a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Youth Group. After graduation, he is considering the University of Kentucky or the University of Louisville with plans to major in a pre-med program.
Daviess County High School – Governor’s Scholars Program
Emma Smith – daughter of Douglas and Suzanne Smith of Owensboro – Emma is a three-year member of the DCHS Band of Pride, serving as field commander this year. She is also active in concert band, indoor winds, Key Club International, Spanish Honor Society and Academy for Young Leaders. She is a member of the Community French Horn Ensemble and is president and founding member of United Sound, the first and only chapter of this organization in Kentucky. She has earned numerous honors from the Kentucky Music Educators Association, in solo and ensemble, and received the Outstanding Sophomore Award from the DCHS Band last year. She serves as a DCHS student ambassador. She plans to major in biology at the University of Kentucky, working toward a career in pediatric oncology.
Emmylou Tidwell – daughter of Jim Tidwell and Jennie Tidwell of Owensboro. She is a member of the DCHS Academic Team, National Honor Society and Chess Club and serves as a class officer. She is also active in her Church Youth Group, Kentucky Youth Chorale and Owensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra. Emma is an AP Scholar, was the Governor’s Cup District and Regional Champion in the area of science, and participated in All-State Orchestra. She plans to major in molecular biology and general music in college.
Philip Caldbeck – son of Brian and Claire Caldbeck of Philpot – Philip is a member of the DCHS soccer team, Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, OCTC Hager Scholars Program, orchestra and welding teams. Other honors and awards include serving as a delegate for the Kenergy Washington Youth Tour, earning superior first place honors in the Regional Crop Impromptu Speech contest and runner-up in Regional Junior Parliamentary Procedure contest. He also has won FFA Chapter Agriscience and Crop awards. Philip plans to attend the University of Kentucky, majoring in biosystems engineering.
Camden Clark – son of Casey Clark and Kristie Clark of Owensboro – Camden is a member of the DCHS tennis team and is involved in Key Club, Y-Club and Beta Club. He has earned recognition at the DCHS AP luncheon and won the Cum Laude award for proficiency in Latin. Camden was a member of the team earning Outstanding Delegation honors at the Kentucky Youth Assembly conference. He also has earned numerous district-level Future Problem Solving competition awards. Camden currently holds a 4.0 grade point average throughout his freshman and sophomore years at DCHS. His college and career plans are undecided.
Benjamin Robinson – son of Troy and Cece Robinson of Owensboro – Ben is a member of the DCHS Band of Pride, Beta Club, Book Club, Regional Teen Youth Council and National Honor Society. He was named Outstanding Freshman and Outstanding Sophomore for marching band, is captain of the DCHS swim team and vice president of the junior class. Ben plans to major in criminal justice at the University of Kentucky.
Bo Stratton – son of Julie and Paul Stratton of Owensboro – Bo is a member of the DCHS baseball and basketball teams. He is active in the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as a freshman ambassador. His college and career plans are currently undecided.
