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Governor’s School In The News Check out these links to media articles related to Governor’s School. 2012: April 24, 2012: Shelby Star – Homeless to Harvard 2011: July 20, 2011: News 14 Carolina – Half of funds raised to keep Governor’s School open July 20, 2011: Charlotte Observer – School Needs Funds by August 1^st. July 19, 2011: Salisbury Post – Governor’s School a Life-Altering Experience July 17, 2011: Durham Herald-Sun – The first thing that ever broke my heart. July 16, 2001: Winston-Salem Journal – Excellent Opportunity for a Sponsor July 15, 2001: Jacksonville Daily News – Governor’s School entering new era July 14, 2011: WRAL – Governor’s School weighs tuition to replace state funds July 10, 2011: Greenville Daily Reflector – Alumni Rally to Preserve Program July 10, 2011: News and Observer… Story: Alumni Chip In To Save Governor’s School (Chelsea Kellner) Editorial: And Now, the Cost Photo Gallery: GSE Alumni Day Letters to the Editor: Boost at the Top (Sandra Currin) A Sad Choice (Tom and Dee Clere) Investing in Students (Melissa Ross Matton) July 9, 2011: News 14 Carolina – GS Students work to maintain program. July 8, 2011: News and Observer – A Treasure Being Lost to Budget Cuts (Op-Ed by Randy Foy) July 8, 2011: GS Foundation – GS West Alum Josh Hughes: A Place to Call Home July 7, 2011: News and Observer – State delays decision on Governor’s School Funding July 6, 2011: Daily Tar Heel – NC Governor's School Seeks Alumni Donations, Private Funding July 6: 2011: News and Observer - Cuts for Governor's School may end summer program for gifted students July 3, 2011: W-S Journal – Legislators cut state money to Governor’s School of North Carolina. July 1, 2011: Letter to the Editor by Randy Foy, GSW Orchestra Conductor. Governor's School requiem? Among the casualties of the recent state budget is the Governor's School of North Carolina. Started in 1963, it stands as the first state-supported summer program for gifted high school students in academics and the arts in the nation. Bright high-school students are selected and come from all socio-economic backgrounds from across North Carolina, attesting to our statewide commitment to education. Programs in many states have been modeled after this original Governor's School concept started by Terry Sanford. I was a student at the Governor's School program in its early years (1967) and returned to teach at the Salem College campus for many summers. The program focuses on contemporary thought -- the kind that stretches the mind in courses ranging from genetics to string theory to experimental music, keeping the curriculum ever current. It is a small part of North Carolina's nurturing of innovation. Alumni often view the summer at Governor's School as a pivotal educational experience in spurring lifelong inquiry. After 49 sessions, this summer may be the last. Work is under way turning to the private sector to make it possible for the program to continue to challenge and serve bright students from North Carolina, regardless of background. The high-quality program has existed on a shoestring budget from the state (less than $900,000), but that has ended. Outside funding is crucial in keeping Governor's School alive for North Carolina, and the non-profit N.C. Governor's School Foundation is working to find a solution. RANDOLPH FOY Cary July 1, 2001: WXII 12 – Governor’s School Feeling Budget Pinch June 29, 2011: Daily Tar Heel – Teaching Programs Fall Victim to Budget Cuts June 26, 2011: South Charlotte News – Governor’s School is Family Tradition June 22, 2011: Asheville Citizen-Times – Future of NC Governor’s School in Doubt – Asheville Parents Upset June 9, 2011: Carrboro Citizen – Senator Ellie Kinniard Letter to Constituents April 18, 2011: Daily Tar Heel – Governor’s School Could Lose State Funding. April 13, 2011: Daily Tar Heel – Proposed Budget May Decrease Governor’s School Funding. Wanted: Links We know from just taking a few moments to browse the internet for pages containing the words "Governor's School of North Carolina" that there are many GS alumni publishing their own websites.  We would like to hear about them.  The content can be personal, professional, topical, or focused on a certain year for Governor's School. On the Links page, we have provided a form to make it easy for you to submit links to your website. Take a moment to let other GSers know you are on the net! Check Out This Flashback! John Coffey, GS '71, Art GSAA Banner for your website links David Needham, GSW 89, has kindly created a banner to place on your personal GS related sites. Feel free to copy the banner below. Thanks, David!

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