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St. Mary Student Selected for Governor's Scholars

St. Mary Student Selected for Governor's Scholars
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By WestKyStar & St. Mary Staff
Apr. 19, 2018 | PADUCAH, KY
By WestKyStar & St. Mary Staff Apr. 19, 2018 | 10:09 PM | PADUCAH, KY
The Catholic Schools Office for the Diocese of Owensboro has selected Abbigayle Vannatter to participate this summer in the 2018 Governor’s Scholars Program. 

St. Mary High School principal, Jennifer Smith, said she wasn’t surprised Abbigayle was selected. “Abbi is not only very intelligent, but she has traveled extensively bringing a global perspective to her knowledge base.” She went on to say, “Most importantly, Abbi's dedication to her studies and her work ethic make her a stand out student and young lady."

According to the Governor’s Scholars Program website, this program is a “summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors.” This program was established in 1983 due to the number of young adults leaving Kentucky to obtain their education and pursue their career paths elsewhere.  

In order to participate in this highly competitive program, “students are first nominated by their high schools and then compete on a state-wide level,” the Governor’s Scholars website states. “The Program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders.”
Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Owensboro, Ann Flaherty, could not be more proud of the accomplishment of Abbigayle and three other students selected from Owensboro Catholic High School and Trinity High School in Whitesville.

“The all-encompassing strength of the Catholic school juniors who earned one of the highest academic honors possible in the state of Kentucky is a testament to the excellent educational experience they have received at each of the Diocese of Owensboro Catholic high schools they attend,” said Flaherty. “I am deeply grateful to the stellar Catholic high school faculty and staff that contributed to each of these students' education.”
There are three host campuses where the students will be housed and taught, plus a stringent curriculum for the summer session. These students will have no financial obligations to participate in this program.

Learn more about the Governor’s Scholars Program by visiting https://gsp.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx.

Learn more about the St. Mary School System by visiting http://www.smss.org/.
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