Five Logan County High School juniors recently received notification that they had been accepted into the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program for summer 2017. Those who received their appointments into the program were Katie Brooks, Shelby Hardison, Evan Hughes, John Mark Page, and Austin Rayno.
Katie Brooks is the daughter of David and Ami Brooks of Russellville. She currently serves as the reporter for the LCHS FBLA and is a member of the school’s Beta Club, chorus, soccer, swimming, track & field teams. She also serves as a Renaissance Team Leader as well as Student Ambassador. Away from school, Katie is an active member of the Southern Heights Baptist Church. Her future plan is to pursue a career in broadcasting or film.
Shelby Hardison is the daughter of Chad and Monica Hardison of Lewisburg. She is currently the vice-president of the school’s FBLA and is a second-year varsity volleyball player. Away from school, Shelby is a member of the BRAVO travel volleyball team, an active member of the Pleasant Union General Baptist Church Youth Group, and has been a student of piano for 11 years. Her future plan is to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher.
Evan Hughes is the son of Chris and Melanie Hughes of Russellville. He currently is a member of the FBLA Club and serves as the chaplain for the LCHS FFA chapter. Evan is also a member of the school’s Soccer and Track & Field teams. Away from school, he is an active member of the Liberty Baptist Church. His future plan is to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer.
John Mark Page is the son of Mark and Jalee Page of Russellville. He currently serves as president of the LCHS Beta Club chapter as well as president for the Kentucky 3rd District Beta Club. He is the treasurer for the school’s FBLA Club and is a third-year player on the basketball team. Away from school, John Mark is a member of the Quality Church of Christ, and he preaches and leads the song service once a month at the Lewisburg Church of Christ. His future plan is to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer.
Austin Rayno is the son of Kevin and Ashley Rayno of Adairville. He has been a starter on the LCHS baseball and basketball teams for the last three years and has captained both teams for the past two seasons. Austin is also involved in the school’s FBLA, DECA, and Beta clubs. Away from school, he is an active member of the Bethany Church of Christ. His future plan is to pursue a career as an engineer.
Established in 1983, the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) strives to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders as well as create models of educational excellence. Annually, approximately 1.000 rising seniors are selected for the program. Admission into the program begins at the start of a junior’s school year; however, acceptance is based on the qualities the scholar has displayed throughout his or her life experiences, including academic performance, participation in extra-curricular activities, and volunteerism. Chosen recipients are rewarded with a stimulating five-week residential summer program at one of three Kentucky university campuses— Morehead State University, Murray State University, or Northern Kentucky University-- where they will study a given focus area that aligns with their personal interests. GSP participation also qualifies participants for a collection of scholarship opportunities through many of the state’s institutions of higher learning.