Corbin, Whitley County students selected to attend MSU’s Craft Academy

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2025, including students from Corbin and Williamsburg.

Students from across the Commonwealth were chosen to attend the Craft Academy, which is located on the campus of Morehead State University. The students live in Craft Academy residence halls and earn dual credit as they complete their final two years of high school at the Academy while taking college-level courses.

Craft Academy provides students with a postsecondary residential experience to complete their junior and senior years of high school by enrolling in college courses.

Students, who apply, are selected to attend the Academy for excelling in science, math and other STEM-related fields. They must also complete a face-to-face interview and submit recommendations from STEM teachers, a community member and a person of their choice. They must also qualify with ACT or SAT scores and by completing the essays required to be considered.

Local students, who will be part of the Class of 2025, include:

• Norma Soscha Marie Proffitt, Corbin, Whitley County High School
• Isaiah Xavier Llewellyn, Williamsburg, Whitley County High School
• Andrew Rayce Meadors, Williamsburg, Whitley County High School
• Jonathan Seth Wilson, Williamsburg, Whitley County High School
• Angel Renae Daugherty, Strunk, McCreary Central High School
• Samuel Zachary Gross, Girdler, Knox Central High School
• Abigail Colette Mills, Flat Lick, Knox Central High School
• Allison Rae Smith, Barbourville, Knox Central High School