2019 Advantage Scholars Summer Program

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Welcome dinner in Hartness Pavilion
Welcome dinner in Hartness Pavilion
Welcome dinner in Hartness Pavilion
Row 1 (l-r): Tate Rosen, Hannah Trayhan, Whitney Sussman, Gabie Giers; Row 2 (l-r): Ali Collins, Shane Embury, Katilyn Sagan, Tom Whittemore, CJ Waldrop, Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Zachary Hughes; Row 3: Lauren Garrison, Tyler Gainey, Lauren Eberth, Austin Geers, Charlie Reiney, Andrew McHorse
Row 1 (l-r): Tate Rosen, Hannah Trayhan, Whitney Sussman, Gabie Giers; Row 2 (l-r): Ali Collins, Shane Embury, Katilyn Sagan, Tom Whittemore, CJ Waldrop, Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Zachary Hughes; Row 3: Lauren Garrison, Tyler Gainey, Lauren Eberth, Austin Geers, Charlie Reiney, Andrew McHorse
Row 1 (l-r): Tate Rosen, Hannah Trayhan, Whitney Sussman, Gabie Giers; Row 2 (l-r): Ali Collins, Shane Embury, Katilyn Sagan, Tom Whittemore, CJ Waldrop, Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Zachary Hughes; Row 3: Lauren Garrison, Tyler Gainey, Lauren Eberth, Austin Geers, Charlie Reiney, Andrew McHorse
Jill Fuson, Director of the Riley Institute’s Center for Critical Issues, welcoming the scholars to Furman
Jill Fuson, Director of the Riley Institute’s Center for Critical Issues, welcoming the scholars to Furman
Jill Fuson, Director of the Riley Institute’s Center for Critical Issues, welcoming the scholars to Furman
Andrew McHorse (c) talking with Shane Embury
Andrew McHorse (c) talking with Shane Embury
Andrew McHorse (c) talking with Shane Embury
(l-r) Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Ali Collins and Gabie Giers
(l-r) Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Ali Collins and Gabie Giers
(l-r) Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Ali Collins and Gabie Giers
(l-r) Dr. Scott Henderson, Zachary Hughes and Tyler Gainey
(l-r) Dr. Scott Henderson, Zachary Hughes and Tyler Gainey
(l-r) Dr. Scott Henderson, Zachary Hughes and Tyler Gainey
Dr. Shaniece Criss and Lauren Eberth
Dr. Shaniece Criss and Lauren Eberth
Dr. Shaniece Criss and Lauren Eberth
Lauren Garrison
Lauren Garrison
Lauren Garrison
Jill Fuson speaking
Jill Fuson speaking
Jill Fuson speaking
Tate Rosen
Tate Rosen
Tate Rosen
Anna Rayfield and Lauren Eberth
Anna Rayfield and Lauren Eberth
Anna Rayfield and Lauren Eberth
Whitney Sussman
Whitney Sussman
Whitney Sussman
(l-r) Lauren Garrison, Abby Mathai and Katilyn Sagan
(l-r) Lauren Garrison, Abby Mathai and Katilyn Sagan
(l-r) Lauren Garrison, Abby Mathai and Katilyn Sagan
Hannah Trayhan
Hannah Trayhan
Hannah Trayhan
Tyler Gainey and Austin Geers
Tyler Gainey and Austin Geers
Tyler Gainey and Austin Geers
CJ Waldrop
CJ Waldrop
CJ Waldrop
Dr. Scott Henderson, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Education and Director of National and International Scholarships
Dr. Scott Henderson, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Education and Director of National and International Scholarships
Dr. Scott Henderson, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Education and Director of National and International Scholarships
Dr. Scott Henderson speaking to the group
Dr. Scott Henderson speaking to the group
Dr. Scott Henderson speaking to the group
Dr. Scott Henderson speaking to the group
Dr. Scott Henderson speaking to the group
Dr. Scott Henderson speaking to the group
(l-r) Tom Whittemore, Hannah Trayhan, Charlie Reiney, Anna Rayfield, Dr. Shaniece Criss and Lauren Eberth
(l-r) Tom Whittemore, Hannah Trayhan, Charlie Reiney, Anna Rayfield, Dr. Shaniece Criss and Lauren Eberth
(l-r) Tom Whittemore, Hannah Trayhan, Charlie Reiney, Anna Rayfield, Dr. Shaniece Criss and Lauren Eberth
Shaniece Criss, Sc.D., Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Member, Travelers Rest City Council
Shaniece Criss, Sc.D., Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Member, Travelers Rest City Council
Shaniece Criss, Sc.D., Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Member, Travelers Rest City Council
Shaniece Criss speaking to the group
Shaniece Criss speaking to the group
Shaniece Criss speaking to the group
Shaniece Criss speaking to the group
Shaniece Criss speaking to the group
Shaniece Criss speaking to the group
Scholars and counselors enjoying ice breakers
Scholars and counselors enjoying ice breakers
Scholars and counselors enjoying ice breakers
Students getting to know one another
Students getting to know one another
Students getting to know one another
Group photo downtown around sculpture of Secretary Riley
Group photo downtown around sculpture of Secretary Riley
Group photo downtown around sculpture of Secretary Riley
Students touring the Shi Center for Sustainability
Students touring the Shi Center for Sustainability
Students touring the Shi Center for Sustainability
Cooking class with Bon Appetit using locally sourced vegetables
Cooking class with Bon Appetit using locally sourced vegetables
Cooking class with Bon Appetit using locally sourced vegetables
Everyone pitching in to prepare the meal
Everyone pitching in to prepare the meal
Everyone pitching in to prepare the meal
(l-r) Anna Rayfield, Zachary Hughes and Abby Mathai
(l-r) Anna Rayfield, Zachary Hughes and Abby Mathai
(l-r) Anna Rayfield, Zachary Hughes and Abby Mathai
Students intently listening to instructions
Students intently listening to instructions
Students intently listening to instructions
Getting to work!
Getting to work!
Getting to work!
Chef Andrew McHorse and Chef Tom Whittemore
Chef Andrew McHorse and Chef Tom Whittemore
Chef Andrew McHorse and Chef Tom Whittemore
Lauren Garrison preparing the dessert
Lauren Garrison preparing the dessert
Lauren Garrison preparing the dessert
The scholars meeting with Mayor of Greenville Knox White
The scholars meeting with Mayor of Greenville Knox White
The scholars meeting with Mayor of Greenville Knox White
Pool party at White Oaks
Pool party at White Oaks
Pool party at White Oaks
President Elizabeth Davis and Charles Davis visiting with the scholars at White Oaks
President Elizabeth Davis and Charles Davis visiting with the scholars at White Oaks
President Elizabeth Davis and Charles Davis visiting with the scholars at White Oaks
Small group discussion and drafting of youth declaration
Small group discussion and drafting of youth declaration
Small group discussion and drafting of youth declaration
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Tyler Gainer, Gabie Giers, Hanna Trayhan and Tom Whittemore
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Tyler Gainer, Gabie Giers, Hanna Trayhan and Tom Whittemore
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Tyler Gainer, Gabie Giers, Hanna Trayhan and Tom Whittemore
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Lauren Eberth, Andrew McHorse and Katilyn Sagan
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Lauren Eberth, Andrew McHorse and Katilyn Sagan
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Lauren Eberth, Andrew McHorse and Katilyn Sagan
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) CJ Waldrop, Tate Rosen, Austin Geers and Charlie Reiney
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) CJ Waldrop, Tate Rosen, Austin Geers and Charlie Reiney
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) CJ Waldrop, Tate Rosen, Austin Geers and Charlie Reiney
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Ali Collins, Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Lauren Garrison and Shane Embury
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Ali Collins, Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Lauren Garrison and Shane Embury
Presentation of Youth Declaration. (l-r) Ali Collins, Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Lauren Garrison and Shane Embury

From June 24 to 28, the Riley Institute welcomed the newest scholars to Furman’s campus for our second Advantage Scholars program. These incoming Furman freshmen are recipients of the Duke, Hollingsworth, Mickel and Townes academic scholarships. They came from near and far to meet their peers and spend four days on campus. During their four days at Furman, they engaged with Furman faculty and community leaders, discussed critical issues with their peers, and explored their new community. The scholars were such good, smart, engaged young people who truly will have a huge impact on the Furman community in the coming years. Great thanks to The Duke Endowment and Hollingsworth Funds for the funding that gives these students this opportunity! View the Schedule of Activities

Meet the Scholars

Duke Scholars

Ben Beeker, Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville, NC
Ali Collins, Bishops School, San Diego, CA
Lauren Eberth, Sayre School, Versailles, KY
Tate Rosen, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX
Whitney Sussman, John F. Kennedy High School, Merrick, NY

Hollingsworth Scholars

Lauren Garrison, River Bluff High School, Lexington, SC
Austin Geer, Governor School of Science and Math, Evans, GA
Gabie Giers, Clover High School, Clover, SC
Cj Waldrop, Riverside High School, Greer, SC
Tom Whittemore, Wren High School, Easley, SC
Thomas McCoy-Bruce, Greenwood High School, Greenwood, SC
Hannah Trayhan, Greenville Technical Charter School, Greenville, SC

Mickel Scholar

Tyler Gainey, Lamar High School, Timmonsville, SC

Townes Scholars

Shane Embury, Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville, TN
Andrew McHorse, LC Anderson High School, Austin, TX
Charlie Reiney, Myers Park High School, Charlotte, NC
Kaitlyn Sagan, Carroll High School, Fort Wayne, IN