The prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School program has selected 20 Buncombe County Schools students to be part of its class of 2024.
The program is a month-long summer residential program for gifted and talented students that lets them further explore interests through unique courses in both academics and the arts. Students are nominated by their school, and are selected through a competitive process. For 2024, Buncombe County Schools had a greater number of arts applicants and selections than any previous year.
“Our applicants display a kaleidoscope of the amazing talent in our district,” said Stephanie Knox, the AIG and Advanced Learning Lead Specialist for Buncombe County Schools. “This year, we are so proud to be sending 20 selected students from across the district for a life-changing summer experience in their chosen discipline.”
Congratulations to all the BCS Students attending North Carolina Governor’s School this year:
A.C. Reynolds High School
Ben Carpenter (Mathematics)
Damia Crandall (Instrument Music/French Horn)
Seija Ellum (Social Sciences)
Ava Ramsberger (Theater)
Kathryn Wolfe (Natural Sciences)
Buncombe County Early College
Lucian Iavorschi (Social Sciences)
Enka High School
Soyeur Menser (Mathematics)
Erwin High School
Natalia Lopez (Social Sciences)
Freya McCormick (Visual Arts)
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Sophia Banks (Social Sciences)
Lukas Kolmel (Spanish)
Elena Washburn (Natural Sciences)
North Buncombe High School
Anderson Bowman (Theater)
Sienna Charlier (Choral Music/Alto 1)
Derek Gilliland (Mathematics)
Bryan Harrell (Instrument Music/Bassoon)
Lucy Kopp (Natural Sciences)
Elizabeth Stowe (Mathematics)
Owen High School
Sebastian Sarellano-Paez (Spanish)
T.C. Roberson High School
Anne Loveless (Visual Arts)
Harry Ferguson (Theater)
They will attend their programs on one of two college campuses, Greensboro College or Meredith College.