Month: January 2023

Upon arriving at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts as a sophomore, Rose Brown began seeking for ways to get more involved in the world of science. This year, the senior from Donaldson found a special opportunity to do so.

Brown is participating in the Our Future is Science Scholar Program. Our Future Is Science is a joint program between the Aspen Institute and Coda Societies that aims to position societally-minded youth as leaders and innovators who will push science forward in the 21^st century.

The Scholar Program brings together teens from across the country through a series of talks and interactions with diverse experts in science, social justice and career development. The goal is to introduce the Scholars to new perspectives and ideas about STEAM disciplines and their interactions with social justice.

Twenty-one students at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts received honors at the Region 2 All-Region Band auditions held Jan. 21 at Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy.

The students who earned recognition include:

• Eliana Adamos, a senior from Harrison, 1st Band, 5th Chair, Flute;
• Grace Adams, a junior from Lamar, 2nd Band, 11th Chair, Flute;
• Shea Stabila, a junior from Pangburn, 1st Band, 6th Chair, Flute;
• Zephyr Smith, a senior from Hot Springs, 1st Band, 2nd Chair, Flute;
• Haley Tripp, a senior from Nashville, 1st Band, 3rd Chair, Flute;
• Chilong Vang, a senior from Lincoln, 1st Band, 15th Chair, Clarinet;
• Emily Xiong, a junior from White Hall, 2nd Band, 7th Chair, Clarinet;
• Kenlee Motley, a senior from Hot Springs, 1st Band, 2nd Chair, Bassoon;
• Dem Dixon, a senior from Hot Springs, 2nd Band, 1st Chair, Alto Saxophone;
• Carter Horton, a junior from Conway, 2nd Band, 3rd Chair, Alto Saxophone;
• Kacie Koen, a senior from Benton, 1st Band, 3rd Chair, Tenor Saxophone;
• Quade Martin, a junior from Vilonia, 2nd Band, 1st Chair, Baritone Saxophone;
• Alex Back, a junior from Benton, 1st Band, 7th Chair, Horn in F;
• Courtland Callis, a senior from Alexander, 1st Band, 3rd Chair, Horn in F;
• Gwen Oliver, a junior from Jonesboro, 1st Band, 8th Chair, Horn in F;
• Quinn Corp, a junior from Charelston, 2nd Band, 1st Chair, Trombone;
• Chelsea Nwankwo, a senior from Alexander, 2nd Band, 6th Chair, Tuba;
• Landon Samples, a junior from White Hall, 1st Band, 5th Chair, Tuba;
• Drew Johnson, a senior from Crossett, 2nd Band, 2nd Chair, Percussion;
• Trent "Ivy" Monroe, a junior from Conway, 2nd Band, 6th Chair, Percussion; and
• Elizabeth Show, a junior from Bismarck, 2nd Band, 10th Chair, Percussion.

Giving back to his community through service is nothing new for Matt Brown, a member of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Class of 2000.

As an attorney, Brown has served as coach for Conway High School’s mock trial team and worked with youth in the Faulkner County Teen Court. He was a member of the Conway Planning Commission, helping guide the city’s growth. He’s also served as a Justice of the Peace on the Faulkner County Quorum Court.

Recently he added the title of state representative to his list of accomplishments, becoming a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 55, which includes a large portion of Conway. He was officially sworn in during a ceremony on Jan. 9.

Four Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts seniors were among 84 students statewide named candidates for the 2023 United States Presidential Scholars program, considered one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars program was established in 1964 by executive order of the president to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduation high school seniors.

The 2023 candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholar from ASMSA are:

• Robert Boerwinkle of El Dorado;
• Lydia Krebs of Maumelle;
• Ari Pennington of Hot Springs; and
• Shreyam Tripathi of Conway.