22-04-2025
Four Lenoir County students selected for N.C. Governor's School
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Four Lenoir County Public Schools students were selected to attend the North Carolina Governor's School for the summer of 2025.
Established in 1963, NC Governor's School is a prestigious, esteemed program. It is a publicly funded residential summer program that enrolls around 800 students each year and is split between two campuses: Governor's School West (GSW) at Greensboro College and Governor's School East (GSE) at Meredith College in Raleigh. It serves students from public, private, and home schools, primarily rising seniors, with some rising juniors in certain art areas. Students are selected based on a comprehensive evaluation process that includes grades, test scores, application essays, and auditions for arts students. Every student is accepted into a primary course of study, Area I, that includes disciplines such as English, Spanish, mathematics, natural science, social science, art, choral music, dance, drama, and instrumental music.
The LCPS students selected for the Governor's School Class of 2025 are:● Alicia Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Early College High School – Mathematics (first photo)● Jenna Van, Early College High School – Natural Science (second photo)● Braden Barnett, South Lenoir High School – Natural Science (third photo)● Campbell Price, South Lenoir High School – Social Science (third photo)
Photos curtesy of Lenoir County Public Schools
'We are incredibly proud of these students for earning a place in such a prestigious program,'LCPS Superintendent Brent Williams said. 'Their selection is a testament to their dedication,creativity, and academic excellence, as well as the unwavering support from our educators.'
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
