GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECTED

Seven students will represent Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools as they embark on a unique summer exploration of various subjects during the 2013 Governor's School Session. Andrew Beal, Ashtyn Coates, Haley Coppedge, Jeffrey Currin, Amanda Davis, Alaya Reynolds, and Morgan Winstead were recently recognized by the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education for The Governor's School of North Carolina is a five-week summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students; integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses. 

The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credits, tests, or grades. Laura Parrott, AIG Coordinator, said the Governor’s School program has a rich tradition of providing students with the opportunity to learn from experts in an interactive environment. “Faculty and staff are drawn from bright, dedicated teachers and professionals across the country, from public and private schools, colleges and universities, and independent artists and scholars,” said Parrott. “To attend is a high honor and one that we acknowledge with pride.”

The Governor’s School program, which is open predominately to rising seniors, but also rising juniors in some areas, is located on two campuses: Governor's School West at Salem College in Winston-Salem and Governor's School East at Meredith College in Raleigh.

Members of the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Class of 2013 will attend in the following: Andrew Beal, Nash Central High School, Theater

Ashtyn Coates, Rocky Mount High School, French

Haley Coppedge, Rocky Mount High School, Math

Jeffrey Currin, Nash Central High School, Instrumental Music/Saxophone

Amanda Davis, Northern Nash High School, English

Alaya Reynolds, Nash Central High School, Math

Morgan Winstead, Southern Nash High School, Spanish

Winstead, a rising senior at Southern Nash High School, said she’s excited about attending Governor’s School and exploring her passion for Spanish. “I’m looking forward to learning more about Spanish culture,” Winstead said, “I want to be a trauma doctor, so learning Spanish would help me to be able to talk to patients from different backgrounds. I've heard a lot about Governor’s school, and I’m excited to experience it.”

Students representing Rocky Mount High School for Governor's School are Ashtyn Coates, attending for French, and Haley Coppedge, attending for math.

The student representing Northern Nash High School for Governor's School is Amanda Davis, attending for English.

Students representing Nash Central High School for Governor's School are Andrew Beal, attending for theater; Alaya Reynolds, attending for math; and Jeffrey Currin, attending for instrumental music.

The student representing Southern Nash High School for Governor's School is Morgan Winstead, attending for Spanish.