Two Blevins students complete Governor’s School

Dr. Peter Dykema, co-director of Arkansas Governor’s School at Arkansas Tech University, addresses the AGS Class of 2024 during their closing ceremony at Tucker Coliseum on Saturday, Aug. 3.

RUSSELLVILLE – Arkansas Governor’s School has announced the names of 370 students who completed the 45th edition of the program during summer 2024 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Two Blevins High Schools students, Faith Cruz and Audrey Lovette completed the program.

Arkansas Governor’s School serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school. The Arkansas Department of Education Gifted and Talented Programs administrator supervises Arkansas Governor’s School with assistance from an advisory council appointed by the governor.

This marked the sixth consecutive year that Arkansas Tech has hosted Arkansas Governor’s School. Dr. Peter Dykema and Dr. Jacob Grosskopf, ATU faculty members, serve as AGS co-directors.

Arkansas residents in the high school graduating class of 2026 interested in applying for admission to the 46th Arkansas Governor’s School during summer 2025 may learn more at www.atu.edu/ags