Logan County High School is proud to announce that the following students have been chosen to participate in the 2015 Governor’s Scholars Program this summer. Rachel Barnett, Elizabeth Hughes, Grace McLellan and Sierra Morrow have been accepted into the program. Madison Jernigan has been chosen as an alternate.
The Governor’s Scholars program is a nationally recognized five-week summer residency program which offers outstanding high school juniors the opportunity to study and interact with faculty members from three of Kentucky’s colleges. Scholars balance a busy academic schedule in the sciences, mathematics, and humanities with a variety of co-curricular activities and a rich residential life on campus. They participate in community projects, seminars, and other activities that are often initiated by the students themselves.
A statewide selection committee chose participates for the program from nominations submitted from each Kentucky school district. LCHS was allowed to submit nine nominations and four of our students were chosen to participate, and another was chosen as an alternate.. Selection criteria included academic records and test scores, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, and essays. The program is free to those who attend. Depending on the college the student chooses to attend after high school, each participate could get all of his or her tuition paid for through this program.
Rachel Barnett is the daughter of Toby and Tamanda Barnett. Rachel is a member of the BETA club, Student Council, FCCLA, FFA, and FBLA and is a member of the girls’ basketball team and softball teams. She is also a member of the LCHS Renaissance program. She is also a member of her church youth group at Cornerstone Church. Rachel’s plans after high school are to attend the University of Kentucky and major in journalism.
Elizabeth Hughes is the daughter of Chris and Melanie Hughes. Elizabeth is a member of the BETA club, Cougars for Christ, Student Council, and FCCLA in which she is Vice President of Peer Education. She is also a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She is active in the youth group and is a church praise team member. Elizabeth also has her own cake decorating business. After high school, Elizabeth plans to attend either Murray State University or Western Kentucky University and major in elementary education.
Madison Jernigan is the daughter of David and Stacey Jernigan. Madison is a member of the BETA club, Cougars for Christ, and FBLA, for which she holds the office of reporter. She is a member of the LCHS cheerleader squad. She is also a member of the Elk Lick Baptist Church. Madison plans to attend Kentucky Wesleyan and major in accounting.
Grace McLellan is the daughter of Robby and Debbie McLellan. Grace is a member of the BETA club, Cougars for Christ, FCCLA, TARS, and the LCHS Renaissance team. Grace also plays for the LCHS soccer and tennis teams. She is a member of Dripping Springs Baptist Church and has participated in mission trips and is on the worship team. Grace plans to attend Western Kentucky University and major in either physical therapy or occupational therapy.
Sierra Morrow is the daughter of Jim and Joella Morrow. Sierra is a member of the BETA club, FCCLA, (she is a regional FCCLA officer), Student Council, TARS and the volleyball and softball teams. Sierra is also a LCHS Student Ambassador and is part of the school’s Renaissance Team. She is also a member of Crittenden Drive Church of Christ and is an active member of the Crittenden Drive youth group. Sierra plans to attend Murray State University and major in early childhood education.
Congratulations to these five young ladies.