Annabella King, an upcoming Junior at Hollow Rock- Bruceton Central High School, was selected among student applicants statewide to attend Governor’s School at East Tennessee State University for Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage in Johnson City from May 29-June 24.
The four-week program explores the unique history and culture of Tennessee through integrated concepts of science, preservation, and interpretation, offered in the spectacular setting of the southern Appalachian mountains.
As part of this program, students will complete three semester hours of college credit in Tennessee history, as well as an intensive, non-credit seminar in research, writing, and presentation skills. They will also participate in intensive field experiences related to Tennessee history and culture, including (1) a paleontology experience at the world-renowned Gray Fossil Site, which will include digging for fossils and learning the behind-the-scenes working of the ETSU Natural History Museum, (2) a pioneer experience at the ETSU Valleybrook campus, a 144-acre, outdoor research and laboratory facility, (3) a service learning/environmental experience at Rocky Fork State Park, Tennessee’s newest state park, located in a beautiful mountain valley in Unicoi County, (4) take part in enriching visits to historical, cultural, and natural sites, such as: The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Roan Mountain State Park, Historic Jonesborough, the International Storytelling Center, and Rocky Mount State Historic Site, and (5) enjoy a range of activities related to Tennessee history and cultural heritage, such as contra dancing, hiking, flint knapping, storytelling, and traditional music.
Prerequisite requirements for qualification to this program include a 3.0 GPA or higher, strong preparation and interest in history and science, good research and writing skills, and some of the fieldwork is physically challenging.
Annabella is the daughter of Drew and Brandi King. Grandparents are Mark and Kim King of Bruceton and Chris and Jill Rogers of Camden
