FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 20, 2006

Contact: Anika Mitchell Perkins

(662) 329-7124

 

Twenty-sixth session of Mississippi Governor’s School under way at MUW

 

            COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Mississippi Governor’s School, held each year at Mississippi University for Women, recently kicked off its 26^th session.

            One hundred and eleven rising juniors and seniors representing 41 counties and 85 high schools are participating in the three-week residential honors program established in 1981 by Gov. William F. Winter and administrators.

            Governor’s School is designed to provide academic, creative and leadership experiences according to Director Bob Seney, who said the average ACT score for participants is an “impressive” 27.7.

            The students are enrolled in major courses that range from cloning to guitar studies. Lighter courses include subjects such as comedy improvisation, sports and business.

            “It’s such a fun and exciting program,” said Dr. Seney, who is retiring after more than 13 years of service to MUW. The professor of gifted studies has served as Governor’s School director since 1998 and worked with the program since 1993.

            “I have real mixed feelings. I love this program and the interaction with these kids. They are all leaders.”

            MUW’s program is among five or six of the oldest Governor’s Schools in the nation, serving more than 3,500 students.

            “The greatest joy in my 10 years here at MUW has been the Mississippi Governor’s School. I will miss it.”