A total of 20 students will represent local high schools at the 2021 Governor’s Scholars Program, Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs and Governor’s School for the Arts. There are 16 students from Daviess County Public Schools, three from Owensboro Public Schools and one from Owensboro Catholic Schools.
The Governor’s Scholars Program is a five-week, residential summer program for Kentucky’s most outstanding students as they complete their junior year of high school. This program provides academic and leadership growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.
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. GSE teaches the opportunities, benefits and challenges of developing a business concept from the idea phase to attracting potential investors.
The Governor’s School for the Arts provides intensive instruction for talented high school students in the areas of dance, drama, instrumental and vocal music, creative writing, architecture and visual arts. Students will have the opportunity to audition for scholarships for the nation’s top colleges and universities.
The list of students participating is as follow:
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
Representing Daviess County:
- Emilee Nguyen, daughter of Joey and Sandy Nguyen,
Governor’s School for the Arts
Representing Daviess County:
- Shaleena Millay (architecture and design), daughter of Jennifer and Andy Millay
Representing Owensboro:
- Morgan Booher (orchestra), daughter of Laura and David Booher.
- Will Jones, son of Lisa and Greg Jones (vocal music).
- Claire Roush (visual art), daughter of Christopher and Carissa Roush.
Governor’s Scholars Program
Representing Apollo:
- Braxton Powers, son of Kristen and Brian Powers
Representing Daviess County:
- David Abel, son of Siobhan Abel.
- Jenna “Maddie” Barrow, daughter of Laurel and Michael Barrow.
- Allison Burgan is the daughter of Richard and Amy Burgan.
- Parker Crews, son of Jay and Courtney Crews.
- Savannah Dowell, daughter of Sarahanne Maxey and Daniel Dowell.
- Avery Krahwinkel, daughter of Ed and Jodi Krahwinkel.
- Andy Peeples, son of Donna and Gerald Peeples.
- Hope Ramming, daughter of Stacey Potts and Waylon Ramming.
- Maci Sanders, daughter of Kristy Sanders and Chad Sanders.
- Preston Smith is the son of David and Leigh Ann Smith.
- Samuel Smith, son of Shannon and Craig Smith.
- Kylie Strehl, daughter of Laurna and Barry Strehl.
- Kate Wahnsiedler, daughter of Ryan and Karen Wahnsiedler.
Representing Owensboro:
- Morgan Booher (orchestra), daughter of Laura and David Booher.
Representing Owensboro Catholic:
- Jansen Tipmore, son of Shelley and David Tipmore.
