Centre News

A little more than a month ago, the GSP students arrived on
campus primarily as strangers. Now, they have formed intimate
friendships that will last a lifetime.

GSP classes cover an array of topics, from drama to legal issues
to mathematics to Japanese culture (and more).

This year’s crop of 352 Governor’s Scholars recently bid farewell to their GSP experience as their five weeks spent on Centre’s campus came to a close last Saturday.

(Parents, scholars and others interested in the program should come back to the Centre site next Thursday afternoon for a story on the final days, the concluding ceremony, photos and more.)

From seminars to playing ultimate Frisbee to Friday night showcases, each scholar has a memory that stands out.

“I’ve really enjoyed the showcases,” says Brianna Flanigan of Lexington. “Everybody just gets together. It’s entertainment and a lot of fun.”

Scholars were forced out of their comfort zones in more ways than one. Many GSP participants knew very few people before arriving on Centre’s campus.

“Before this, I wasn’t really as social,” says Jake McClain of Casey County. “I was more bashful.”

Explore Kentucky Day and other field trip opportunities also enabled students to immerse themselves in the state they call home.

“It was the first time I’ve ever been to the opera, but I’ve always wanted to go, and now I got to,” says Sarah Beach of Caroll County. “It was a really great experience.”

As the scholars came to the realization that they would soon be heading back home for one last year of high school, they made the most of the remaining time on campus.

“Now I feel like I did before I came here,” says Kevin Lally of Louisville. “I didn’t really want to come. And now I feel that way about going home. I don’t want to.”

To view daily photo albums from GSP and to learn more about activities on campus, visit the GSP at Centre Facebook page.