Sacred Heart Academy is thrilled to congratulate the 21 outstanding Valkyries selected to participate in the 2024 Governor’s Scholars Program, Governor’s School for the Arts, and Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. The rising juniors and seniors will join hundreds of top-tier students from across Kentucky for a summer leadership experience like no other.
The Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) is a summer collegiate residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky. Founded in 1983, the GSP prepares Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders to grow their leadership abilities and find their passion to create a strong Kentucky. SHA’s lucky 13 students will reside at either Centre College, Morehead State University, or Murray State University for an intensive learning experience that focuses on leadership development, in-depth study in a chosen discipline, and community problem solving.
Our six Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) candidates represent multiple art disciplines—vocal music, drama, visual arts, creative writing, and musical theater. We are proud of their outstanding creativity and talent. The Governor’s School for the Arts has hosted talented Kentucky students for a three-week immersive residential arts program for nearly 40 years. The GSA taps top artistic talent and hones their disciplines to levels that attract top collegiate scholarship opportunities. Student artists in this highly competitive program engage in studies across nine disciplines, including Architecture + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film + Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art, and Vocal Music.
Leadership and entrepreneurship are well represented by two talented students who are eager to change the world. The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) empowers Kentucky students who show entrepreneurial passion and drive to be future leaders in business for the Commonwealth. Kentucky was one of the first states to create a Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs and since its founding in 2013, more than 900 students have helped launch more than 30 businesses and have filed multiple patents.
Governor’s Scholars Program
Mary Shea Ballantine
Lucy Bogel
Katherine Bonar
Annelise Buecker
Allison Conliffe
Marybeth Lewis
Sarah Lewis
Molly Marr
Brigid McConville
Ella Pankonin
Caroline Scobee
Madison Wagner
Elisabeth Arreola (alternate)
Governor’s School for the Arts
Eliza Boland – Vocal Music
Katherine Borthwick – Drama
Lucy Breit – Visual Art
Meghan Farley – Visual Art
Maisen Morgan – Creative Writing
Claire Sexton – Musical Theatre
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
Zara Farber
Kate Solon
We are extremely proud of these hard working, talented students and we know SHA’s comprehensive and holistic IB education has prepared them to receive this honor. They will embark on life-changing academic and leadership experiences at college campuses around Kentucky this summer. Congratulations, Valkyries! #AllHeart #ValkyriePride #LeadWithHeart