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Craft Academy student recognized for volunteerism

Izzy McCloud was recently recognized by Gov. Andy Beshear. MSU PHOTO Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recently recognized a senior at the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics for her tireless volunteer work.   Izzy McCloud, from Greenup County, said she gets involved whenever and wherever she can, taking any volunteer opportunities that come her way. She’s been involved in volunteer organizations throughout her high school career and has raised money for UNICEF, volunteered at homeless shelters and participated in toy drives. McCloud also helped her community by making and distributing face masks in her hometown.   “When I made the masks, my mom posted it to Facebook and we were flooded with requests. This was back in April when masks were nowhere to be found in stores,” McCloud said. “I gave out masks for free to anyone who asked. I delivered them to homes and health care workers. I even shipped them to about seven other states.”

Craft Academy students make all-state ensembles

Credit Morehead State University Two juniors from the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State have been accepted into all-state musical ensembles. Jane Zhang from Madison County will be the ninth chair flautist in the All-State Symphonic Band. Duncan McGinnis from Greenup will be the 11th chair violist for the All-State Symphony. Both students had to audition for their respective ensembles, which was done virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Although restrictions will continue to have an impact this year, both McGinnis and Zhang say they’re excited for the opportunity to collaborate with other high school musicians from across the Commonwealth. 

Craft Academy graduate accepts NASA internship

Credit Morehead State University Catherine Embury (19), a graduate of the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State, has accepted a prestigious internship with NASA.   Embury, a Lexington native, is currently a mathematics major at Wright State University. During her NASA internship, Embury will be researching efficient and cost-effective ways to communicate with and track small satellites.   I have been applying (and getting rejected) for internships with NASA for almost three years, and honestly I didn t really think it would ever be more than a pipe dream, she said . When I got the email with my offer letter, I actually spent about 30 minutes making absolutely sure it wasn t a phishing scam before I allowed myself to get excited, but when I did get excited, I cried for another 30 minutes. I am beyond thrilled to be a part of NASA, even if only for the next 16 weeks.  

Craft Academy student is Coca-Cola Scholarship semifinalist

Credit Morehead State University Maiqi Qin, a senior from Salt Lick who attends the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State, has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 Coca‑Cola Scholars Program. Qin is moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.  In addition to her studies at the Craft Academy, Qin works as the social media manager for Dear Asian Youth, a non-profit organization that seeks to diversify the Asian narrative while empowering marginalized communities. She’s also an intern with Blessed Hands, a non-profit organization that funds educational tuitions for students in the three provinces in China with an emphasis on the Yangshuo,Morehead s sister city, as well as Du an, and Qinzhou areas of Guangxi Province, P. R. China, allowing the students to continue their education.

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