This summer, Samantha Michelle Anthony will  take part in the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP). Held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. NYSP inspires outstanding 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to explore, invent, learn and think creatively.

Eight year old Samantha is a 3rd grade student at James Love Elementary School in Ms. Leckie’s class. She was nominated by Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Langley for her maturity, academic excellence and outstanding leadership potential.

Samantha is the daughter of Mark and Angela Anthony of Shelby; granddaughter of Jerry and Annette Anthony of Boiling Springs, NC, Rachel Oaks, David and Blondie Oaks of Shelby, and Tommie Scism of Polkville, BC; she is the great-granddaughter of Nellie Webb of New House, NC.

“The National Young Scholars Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands on interactive learning, while challenging them in an intellectually stimulating environment outside of the regular classroom” said Dr. Marguerite C. Regan, Dean of Academic Affairs for the Program.

NYSP gives students the chance to unleash their full learning potential as they further their interest in specific areas of study such as architecture, forensic science and medicine. Throughout the Program, young scholars engage in challenging coursework, gain a greater sense of independence and experience a renaissance of learning. The Program culminates with student-created projects tying in leadership skills learned with the discoveries made in their specific area of study.

NYSP is dedicated to identifying, inspiring and honoring the nation’s most promising elementary school students. The Program is comprised of highly successful practitioners in the field of elementary education who boast 25 years of experience in implementing successful education programs for students.

For additional information, visit us at www.nationalyoungscholars.org.