Four rising seniors at Gray Stone Day School have been selected to attend Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM) at various campuses across the state. Janna Featherstone, daughter of Danny and Lisa Featherstone of Albemarle, will study field geology in the Southern Appalachians and applied mathematics at Appalachian State University in Boone. Danielle Schroepfer, daughter of Todd and Melanie Schroepfer of Charlotte, will study aquatic environmental biology and forensic science at Appalachian State University. Harrison Latimer, son of Harrison and Carol Latimer of Salisbury, will attend North Carolina Central University in Durham to study digital electronics, math, and marine and weather meterology. Kacey Medlin, daughter of Kip and Linda Medlin of New London, will study DNA fingerprinting and problem solving at East Carolina University in Greenville.

Sponsored by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, the program is cost-free and state-funded for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics.  The curriculum is designed to give rising high school juniors and seniors an exciting, challenging enrichment experience in science and mathematics.  In addition to the instructional activities, students conduct independent research projects that are presented orally in an open forum.  Instructors work closely with students on their projects and guide them in the preparation of their reports. 

Due to budget restrictions this year, only 338 rising juniors and seniors were selected from over 1,500 applicants to come together in residential settings for four weeks of intensive study on five campuses of the University of North Carolina system.

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FROM LEFT: Harrison Latimer, Janna Featherstone, Kacey Medlin and Danielle Schroepfer of Gray Stone Day School have been selected to attend Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics.