AUGUST 15, 2017
Lawrence County High School student Lincoln Rose graduates from The Center for Rural Development’s 2017 Class of Rogers Scholars
Lawrence County High School student Lincoln Rose graduated this summer from The Center for Rural Development’s 2017 Rogers Scholars program.
Rogers Scholars is an intensive one-week summer leadership program that provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to seize their full potential as the region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders.
“I will treasure the time I spent at Rogers Scholars for the rest of my life,” Rose said. “I learned what it is like to be part of a community and take steps to improve it.”
Sixty-two high school students from 45 Kentucky counties graduated this summer from the 2017 Class of Rogers Scholars. The program was held on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College in South Central Kentucky in Adair County.
“We have had another incredible summer for the Rogers Scholars program,” said Laura Glover, Managing Director of Operations at The Center. “We’ve had students from all over Southern and Eastern Kentucky gather together to learn and grow with the program. This is an extremely intelligent and dedicated group of young individuals. We look forward to seeing what is in store for them in the future.”
Rose, 16, is the son of Chris and Carmella Rose of Blaine.
Since the program began, 1,182 high school students have graduated from Rogers Scholars, and potential scholarships valued at more than $7.2 million have been offered to graduates from 17 participating colleges and universities.
For more information about the Rogers Scholars program, call 606-677-6000 or visit www.centeryouthprograms.com.
############
Sheldon Clark High School student Allison Horn graduates from The Center for Rural Development’s 2017 Class of Rogers Scholars
Sheldon Clark High School student Allison Horn graduated this summer from The Center for Rural Development’s 2017 Rogers Scholars program.
Rogers Scholars is an intensive one-week summer leadership program that provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to seize their full potential as the region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders.
“This program meant a lot to me, because it taught me how to be a leader in my community,” Horn said. “I hope to bring a brighter future to Martin County.”
Sixty-two high school students from 45 Kentucky counties graduated this summer from the 2017 Class of Rogers Scholars. The program was held on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College in South Central Kentucky in Adair County.
“We have had another incredible summer for the Rogers Scholars program,” said Laura Glover, Managing Director of Operations at The Center. “We’ve had students from all over Southern and Eastern Kentucky gather together to learn and grow with the program. This is an extremely intelligent and dedicated group of young individuals. We look forward to seeing what is in store for them in the future.”
Horn is the daughter of John Horn of Inez and the late Tracy Horn.
Since the program began, 1,182 high school students have graduated from Rogers Scholars, and potential scholarships valued at more than $7.2 million have been offered to graduates from 17 participating colleges and universities.
For more information about the Rogers Scholars program, call 606-677-6000 or visit www.centeryouthprograms.com.
##########
Established in 1996 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, (KY-05), and other leaders, The Center for Rural Development is a nonprofit organization fueled by a mission to provide leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and a better way of life in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. In its 45-county primary service region, The Center provides innovative programs in leadership, public safety, technology, and arts and culture. The Center is committed to constantly expanding its capabilities in order to deliver a range of key services throughout Kentucky and the nation.
