OAK RIDGE â Several Sevier County students were among 45 high school students taking part in the 32nd annual High School Summer Math-Science Technology Institute, which, for the second time, was conducted in a virtual format.
Seymour students include Hayley McCreary, daughter of Monica and John McCreary; and Daniella Martin, daughter of Vanessa Alasadi.
Sevierville students include Chance Loveday, son of Dara and Dennis Loveday; Peyton Deckard, son of Nicholas and Valerie Deckard; and Trace Loveday, son of Dara and Dennis Loveday.
Elaina Franklin, daughter of Reanna and Curtis Franklin, of Townsend, also attended.
The high school students joined teachers selected from across nine Appalachian states to spend two weeks, June 19-July 2, fully engaged in virtual learning experiences and hands-on research in math, science, engineering and technology (STEM).