Richland One students selected to attend the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics

George Hearn of A.C. Flora High School and Timothy Hess of Lower Richland High School have been invited to become part of the Class of 2006 at the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (SCGSSM).

In addition, Jade Davis Of Columbia High, Stephanie Jones of C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy, Michelle Oden of A.C. Flora High School and Ellen Widdifield of Dreher High School have been named as alternates. Alternates are accepted once a vacancy becomes available.

According to SCGMSS admission officials, the accomplishments of this year’s applicants made the selection process extremely difficult. The number of applicants with demonstrated academic ability far outnumbered the spaces available for juniors.

SCGSSM is a public, residential high school for academically advanced juniors and seniors located in Hartsville. It offers a flexible, enriched and balanced curriculum with a special focus on science and math. The daily class schedule is more like that of college than high school.

The school is ranked among the bets academic secondary schools in the nation. It has been recognized for its overall excellence, its strong mix of intellectual challenges and its dedicated teachers.