Students from 12 Schools Nominated for Science Seeker Scholarship

(Great Smoky Mountains) - Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is proud to announce that 87 students from 12 schools and four states have been nominated for the Smoky Mountains Science Seeker Scholarship to attend Tremont’s Discovery Camp.

According to Jennifer Love, Tremont’s School Program Director, “Hands-on science activities provide an interface between nature and meaningful scientific pursuit, making science exciting and accessible.

“We give children the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature study, field science, cultural history and outdoor adventure through activities focused on the unique habitats and culture of Great Smoky Mountain National Park, ” continues Love.

Nominated by their teachers, these students have expressed an interest in science and natural history in the classroom and during their school visits to Tremont. These students will receive a $200 scholarship to attend Tremont’s 2008 Discovery Camp, a six-day, five-night residential summer camp for students aged 9-12. Nominees are also eligible for further financial aid to cover the remaining $235 cost of the camp.

“Tremont operates on the belief that long term, in-depth experiences are valuable,” states Ken Voorhis, Tremont’s executive director. “Our research as well as numerous other studies have shown that repeat in-depth experiences have long-lasting impacts so we want to build on the positive encounters that we have had with this select group of students. It’s quality versus quantity.”  

The schools, city and students nominated include: 
Cherokee Bend Elementary in Birmingham, AL - Jim Crosswhite, Claire Davis, Will Edwards, Robert Graves, Jackson Hopper, Joely Nadler, Stephanie Saag and Christiana Shaw

Fairview Elementary in Maryville, TN - Molly Anderson, Collin Bentley, Cole Buckner, Chase Falcon, Jenna Lamb, Adam Paine, Caroline Timpson and Brandon Yearout

Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, TN - Sam Barton, Brandon Presley, Aaron Prieto and Zac Smith

Harding Academy in Nashville, TN - Julie Becker, Nate Curry, Harrison Davis, Carrie Ferrilli, Benjamin Hays, Claire Ramagie, Kaitlyn Waggoner and Austin Woodwar

Homer Pittard Campus School in Murfreesboro, TN - Adam Beach, Austin Burk, Jordan Gillum, Daniel Murphree, Natalie Peay, Raigan Sweeney, Spencer Thompson, and Makenzie White

KIPP Academy in Nashville, TN - Tian Carney, Jontinea Charleston, Wallace Miles, John Miller, KeDarious Petway, Julian Polk, Samiyah Shannon and LaToya Tiller

Maryville Intermediate in Maryville, TN - Rachael Arnold, Ian Cabage, Austin Cowles, Nick Dutemple, Arron Fuchs, and Hannah Wolfe

Oliver Springs Elementary in Oliver Springs, TN - Scott Cannon, Chris Causey, Heather Daugherty, Mason Huffine, Ellie Jackson, Morgan Jackson, Justin Nation, Elizabeth Raby and Tanner Turpin

Stanley Switlik Elementary in Marathon, FL - Lily Bauer, Seth Landry, Alexandra Ramberg, Sydney Schuhmacher and Brendon Sterns

Sycamore School in Indianapolis, IN - Lillian Egloff, Robert Gerdish, Andrew Porten, Eric Tupman and Creean White

Walland Elementary, Walland, TN - Lindsey Basham, Ryan Flynn, Jonathan Gibson, Jake Johnson, Paxton Robinette, Ryan Rose, Ivy Russell and Katie Smerly

West End Middle School in Nashville, TN - Ayman Abdul-Shaheed, James Amann, Austin Dowell, Daniel Fink, Issac Friedman, Rachel Gant, Mark Gonzolez, Bonny Green, Derek Horsley, Amanda Ibezin and Peyton Jarmon

Gifts to support Tremont’s scholarship fund are needed to continue offering opportunities such as Science Seeker Scholarship.  Please contact Meredith P. Goins, Tremont’s development director at Meredith@gsmit.org or call (865) 448-6709 for more information on how you can help Tremont connect children and nature.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides in-depth experiences to thousands of people of all ages through educational programs designed to nurture appreciation of Great Smoky Mountains national Park, celebrate diversity, and foster stewardship.
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