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The Governor’s School for Science & Technology (GOV School) held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton in May. The GOV School is a regional education center for 11th and 12th grade students interested in advanced classes in science and mathematics. As part of this specialized program, students have two years of research course work, prepare science fair projects and engage in mentorship experiences with local professionals including NASA, Jefferson Labs, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the College of William & Mary, Sentara Careplex and many others. YCSD students who received awards and recognition are:

 

Grafton High School:

Maydeli Figueroa - $2,000 New Horizons Regional Education Foundation Scholarship

Nicholas Grigorian - Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

 

Tabb High School:

Yvonne Mack - $2,000 Old Point National Bank Scholarship

Vinh Nguyen - Engineer’s Club Outstanding Student Award

Christopher Kegelman - Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award

Brian Whitlow - Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal

Christopher Kegelman, Corin Sandford, Lucas Thomeer, Yvonne Mack and Eric Sernson – Outstanding Accomplishments in Research

 

York High School:

Katie Overbey - $1,500 New Horizons Regional Education Foundation Scholarship

Young-Ah Lee – Outstanding Accomplishments in Research