Superintendent Anna Shepherd announces seven Floyd County Schools students have been selected for the 2023 Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program (GSP).

GSP is an enhanced summer learning experience for students who will be seniors in the fall. Along with an incredible no-cost opportunity, students receive scholarships that average more than $60,000, depending on their college/university choice. The selection process is detailed and competitive. Written essays, the quality of grades, and test scores are just some of what judges consider. Our best applicants then compete with students from across Kentucky.

Shepherd comments, “Congratulations Kendyll, Lydia, Ruthie, Todd, Jada, Madison, and Teresa! We are so proud of you and are excited for you to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” “Becoming a Governor’s Scholar is a challenging task, to say the least. You have to be an excellent student with excellent test scores, and that’s only the beginning. Governor’s Scholars are students who are involved in their schools and communities. These students are typically members of athletic teams or co-curricular teams while actively participating in clubs and honors groups. Governor’s Scholars are active participants in their communities through community service, employment, and leadership,” Shepherd says.

Floyd County Schools 2023 Governor’s Scholars are
Ruthie Bays, Floyd Central High School:
Family: Jenny & Matt Hicks, Tommy Bays

Lydia Clark, Floyd Central High School & Floyd County Early College Academy
Family: Jeremy & Stephanie Clark

Todd Prater, Floyd Central High School & Floyd County School of Innovation

Family: Jeff & CeCi Prater

Kendyll Hall, Floyd Central High School & Floyd County School of Innovation
Family: Doug & Amie Hall

Madison Newsome, Betsy Layne High School
Family: Nicholas & Contessa Newsome

Jada Reynolds, Betsy Layne High School
Family: Ronnnie & Tammy Reynolds

Teresa Johnson, Prestonsburg High School & Floyd County Early College Academy
Family: Glen Johnson & Patricia Bays

Please visit http://gsp.ky.gov/ or call one of our high school counselors for more information.