Local Students Tapped for Prestigious Governor's Schools - 2013

Immediate Release
May 24, 2013
Contact: Bonnie Reidy
Chief Communications Officer
704-866-6118
704-867-1711, Evenings and Weekends
e-mail: breidy@gaston.k12.nc.us
Local Students Tapped for Prestigious Governor's Schools
Gastonia, N.C. – Fifteen Gaston County high school students were chosen to
attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School.
Held annually at two sites, Governor's School East is at Meredith College in
Raleigh, and Governor's School West is at Salem College in Winston-Salem.
Governor’s School is designed to provide a six-week residential summer
enrichment program for 800 students. The experience provides an opportunity for
outstanding students to explore the latest developments, problems and theories in
the various fields of the arts and science.
Nominations for the North Carolina Governor's School are made by each local high
school, reviewed by a local committee, and submitted to a state committee for final
selections. The selection process is extremely competitive. Students are chosen
based on academic standing or ability to perform in an area of concentration such
as dance, art, music and drama.
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“Congratulations to all students who participated in the Governor's School process,” states
Superintendent L. Reeves McGlohon. “This is a very challenging program. They are all
to be commended for their outstanding accomplishments. We also would like to thank all
principals, teachers and counselors who worked so hard to ensure that these students
receive such a challenging opportunity.”
A distinguished faculty chosen from public and private schools, colleges and universities
and private businesses and organizations serve as teachers in the program. Nationally
recognized consultants also provide instruction.
The Gaston County senior high school students listed below were chosen to attend the
2013 North Carolina Governor’s Schools from June 16 to July 20, 2013, with a break from
July 4- July 7, 2013.
Student Name School Area Location
Chandler Kay Ashbrook Natural Science East
Scott Krawczyk Ashbrook Instrumental Music-Percussion West
Samuel Casciani East Gaston Natural Science East
Gabriel Hutson East Gaston Choral Music – Tenor West
Jennifer Smith Forestview Choral Music – Soprano East
Adam Miranda Highland Natural Science East
Nathan Overton Highland Theater East
Sydney McDaniel Hunter Huss Social Science West
Will Dease North Gaston French East
Berri Locklear North Gaston Natural Science West
Karrigan Monk North Gaston English East
Ernesto Velasquez North Gaston Instrumental Music – Clarinet East
Elaine Dodoo South Point English East
Madeline Killen South Point Social Science East
Kathryn Scruggs South Point Social Science West
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