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Five CHS students make memories, friends at GSP Jeremiah Jackson, Ryan Kearney, Reagan Knight, Myles Murrell and Elizabeth Sullivan spent the summer learning, becoming leaders, making friends and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Click on headline for complete obituary By Calen McKinney Campbellsville High School seniors Jeremiah Jackson, Ryan Kearney, Reagan Knight, Myles Murrell and Elizabeth Sullivan attended the Governor's Scholars Program (GSP) this summer. Created in 1983, the goal of GSP is to provide academic and personal growth through a liberal arts program with a residential life experience. Students must complete an application to attend GSP, and those selected attend for free. CHS Principal Weston Jones said the GSP application process is extremely competitive. Each school district is given a specific number of applications it can submit, based on enrollment. More than 2,000 high school students in Kentucky applied to attend GSP, which is a five-week program, and about half were chosen to attend. Students apply during their junior year of high school, and attend the program the summer before their senior year. Jeremiah Jackson attended GSP at Murray State University and focused on dramatic expressions. He said his GSP experience was "absolutely amazing" and unparalleled to anything he has done before. "Over the five weeks I was on campus, I formed many close friendships and connections with my fellow scholars and staff/faculty members," he said. "I was challenged mentally and socially, every day, and I would do anything to have one more week with my GSP community." Jackson said he learned a lot about himself while attending GSP. "Being surrounded by students from all different backgrounds and lifestyles made me evaluate how I interact with people," he said. "Learning how to time manage was another skill that I feel got stronger over the five weeks. "Through my classes, I learned how to be more observant and specific when giving information. I was also able to learn methods in memorizing lines for shows, which could be used for memorizing speeches in the future." After leaving GSP, Jackson said, he was inspired to work hard and learn as much as he can. "The Governor's Scholars Program made me realize that I have so much potential to expand my mind. Knowing that my possibilities are endless makes me want to work hard for things that I wish for in life. "While there, I became very interested and passionate about learning American Sign Language and Spanish. I also believe that my heart for people has grown even more after hearing the experiences of my peers. The list goes on and on." Jackson is the son of Godfrey and Chanelle Jackson. Ryan Kearney attended GSP at Northern Kentucky University and focused on film studies. He said he enjoyed his time at GSP, through making new friends, learning about why and how movies are created and discussing world issues. "It is an exciting time and well worth the work," Kearney said. At GSP, he said, he learned that it's easier to make new friends than a person might think. "I learned to always see both sides of an issue," Kearney said. "I learned that it is a good thing to move outside of your comfort zone and try new things." He said his GSP experience has helped him become more aware of other's feelings. "It taught me to be confident in my abilities and to trust my judgment," Kearney said. "As a student, I feel better prepared for the college lifestyle." Kearney is the son of Lynn and Lisa Kearney. Reagan Knight attended GSP at Murray State University and focused on astronomy. She said her GSP experience taught her skills such as how to build a telescope. Knight said she also visited a Hindu temple and explored an art museum, which are two of many activities she might never have experienced if she hadn't attended GSP. "I learned how truly diverse Kentucky truly is," she said. "It is not every day that 120 Kentucky counties are represented on one college campus." Knight said attending GSP reminded her of how innovative she and those her age really are. "I cannot wait to see how my fellow scholars impact our Commonwealth after we graduate," she said. Knight is the daughter of Amanda Morris and Jerry Knight. Myles Murrell attended GSP at Morehead State University and focused on physical science. He said GSP was a fun and educational time where he made long-lasting friendships. Murrell said he learned a lot about the world and how it is created. "[I learned about] our physical world and how we shape it with our actions," he said. Attending GSP helped Murrell make connections and friendships, he said, that will help him in years to come. Murrell is the son of Richard and Garnetta Murrell. Elizabeth Sullivan attended GSP at Morehead State University and focused on music theory and performance. She said she can't quite put into words how much she learned at GSP. "I was given a sense of self-confidence and friendship that I haven't felt before," she said. "I spent 50,000 minutes with the most fascinating people. I would give an arm and leg to go back." One of the most important lessons she learned at GSP, Sullivan said, is that it's OK to fail. "It was designed this way to show us we can be successful and still make mistakes." Sullivan said attending GSP taught her to be self-aware. "I was responsible for making it to events and class on time, cleaning and maintaining my health," Sullivan said. "It made me become independent. As a student, I was able to learn with no grades and no set curriculum. This made five and a half hour classes enjoyable and fun." This story was posted on 2018-08-18 21:25:07
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