The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University has selected 60 students for its Class of 2019, including three from Fayette County Public Schools: Lily Columbia-Embury of Lafayette, Sydney Gordon of Henry Clay, and Arthur Hall of Bryan Station High School.
These sophomores were chosen based on ACT scores, academic grades, interest in advanced STEM careers, responses to essay questions, recommendations from teachers and others, and interviews by the selection committee.
In the Craft Academy, juniors and seniors finish high school while earning up to 60 college credit hours. The program offers project-based courses to enrich educational experiences and develop competencies in entrepreneurship and innovation, design and creativity, and civic and regional engagement. Meanwhile, students live on campus in specially designed housing with meeting and social space. For questions, call (606) 783-5102.