Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of 39 students from seven high schools who have been selected to attend the highly competitive North Carolina Governor’s School this summer.
The Governor’s School of North Carolina is a four-week summer enrichment program that brings together some of the state’s most talented high school students. Through advanced coursework and collaborative learning experiences, students are allowed to explore academic disciplines in greater depth while connecting with peers from across the state.
Selection for Governor’s School is a rigorous process that recognizes academic performance, creativity, leadership, and a strong commitment to learning. Being chosen reflects the dedication and hard work these students have demonstrated throughout their academic careers.
The 39 selected students represent seven different high schools across Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, showcasing the depth of talent and academic excellence present throughout the district.
Cruz-Mondragon | Luis | Atkins High School | Mathematics |
Johnson | Rachel | Atkins High School | Theater |
Karthikeyan | Tharini | Atkins High School | Choral Music - Alto 2 |
Ko | Allison | Atkins High School | Instrumental Music - Violin |
Pol | Reyansh | Atkins High School | Natural Science |
Sanka | Veda | Atkins High School | Visual Art |
Vinod | Avijith | Atkins High School | Mathematics |
Wakeford | Evelyn | Atkins High School | English |
Wood | Maggie | Atkins High School | Instrumental Music - Trombone |
Zeller | Zachary | Atkins High School | Instrumental Music - Trombone |
Valdes-Montanari | Isabella | East Forsyth High School | English |
Birkins | Charlie | Mount Tabor High School | English |
Kneisel | Ella | Mount Tabor High School | Dance |
Sosa-Rojas | Vanessa | North Forsyth High School | Natural Science |
Cohn | Landon | Reagan High School | Instrumental Music - Violin |
Cordray | Elizabeth | Reagan High School | Natural Science |
Eliason | Angelina | Reagan High School | Natural Science |
Freeman | Lacey | Reagan High School | Natural Science |
Hussain | Haniya | Reagan High School | Natural Science |
Long | Charles | Reagan High School | Instrumental Music - French Horn |
Parvathareddy | Aasritha | Reagan High School | Natural Science |
Pezet | Lochlen | Reagan High School | Theater |
Wilmoth | Ashley | Reagan High School | Choral Music - Soprano 1 |
Colo | Jackson | Reynolds High School | Mathematics |
Funderburk | Vivian | Reynolds High School | Natural Science |
Leak | Annika | Reynolds High School | Natural Science |
Rose | Josephine | Reynolds High School | Dance |
Sundell | David | Reynolds High School | Visual Art |
Yang | Yuehan | Reynolds High School | Visual Art |
Balius | Madelynn | West Forsyth High School | Instrumental Music - Double Bass |
Booth | Wyatt | West Forsyth High School | Natural Science |
Bowen | D'Vaughn | West Forsyth High School | Instrumental Music - Trombone |
Byrd | Natalie | West Forsyth High School | Dance |
Harris | Sophia | West Forsyth High School | Choral Music - Alto 2 |
Hernandez-Alvarado | Gerardo | West Forsyth High School | Instrumental Music - Trumpet |
Lee | Ethan | West Forsyth High School | Natural Science |
Moreno | Hanna | West Forsyth High School | Instrumental Music - Violin |
Spolyar | Ashlyn | West Forsyth High School | Social Science |
Warman | Cooper | West Forsyth High School | Mathematics |
During their time at Governor’s School, students will engage in specialized areas of study such as mathematics, science, social science, language, and the arts. The program emphasizes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Skills that will benefit these students long after the summer experience concludes.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools congratulates these 39 students on their accomplishment and looks forward to the impact they will continue to make in their schools and beyond.