Record number of CCHS students selected for Governor’s Scholars
CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS – An unprecedented eleven Campbell County High Schools students have
been selected for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program for 2012.
The accepted students, each of whom was nominated by school administration, are:
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Nathaniel Begley
Derek Cryer
Jenna Garofolo
Lorin Martin
Andrew Perrin
Abigail Rawlings
Megan Sampson
Rachael Smith
Ravyn Tanner
Kristin Winbigler
Jared Wittrock
“This is wonderful news for the selected students and Campbell County High School,” said Principal Renee
Boots. “Participating in the Governor’s Scholars program is an exciting opportunity for each of the students.”
Governor’s Scholars is a summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are
rising seniors. Students who are selected attend the program without charge. The program’s mission is to
enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders.
Each of the CCHS students selected has demonstrated a high level of academic success in both the classroom
and through standardized test scores including the ACT. Each also participates in numerous extra-curricular
activities and community service activities.
According to Aristófanes Cedeño, executive director of the 2012 Governor’s Scholars program, the statewide
selection committee faced some difficult choices in selecting the 2012 Scholars from such a highly competitive
field of outstanding young Kentuckians.
In order to participate in the program, students must be nominated by their high schools and then compete on a
state-wide level. In addition to an academic profile that includes difficulty of course load, GPA, and at least one
standardized test score, the application requires an outline of all extracurricular activities, a history of volunteer
service, and a list of job positions held. Teacher recommendations include both quantitative evaluation and
qualitative descriptions of the student’s performance and potential. The final component of the application is an
original essay.
For 2012, sessions are to be hosted by Bellarmine University in Louisville, Murray State University in Murray,
and Centre College in Danville.
Campbell County School District provides the highest quality public education and extracurricular activities
for nearly 5,000 students in preschool through grade 12. The district has earned the prestigious AdvancEd
International accreditation and is among the top ranking districts in Kentucky on state and national
assessments. More information is available at www.campbellcountyschools.org.