Three ECHS Students Selected for Governor's 2025 Scholar Program

(L to R): Brayden Johnson, Kennedy Webb, ECHS Principal Jonathan Williams, and Preston Doyle.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Edmonson County High School has announced three ECHS students who have been selected to the Governor's Scholar Programs, which include Preston Doyle, Brayden Johnson, and Kennedy Webb. 

"All three of these students went through a rigorous application and selection process and ECHS is very proud of each of them," ECHS said in a released statement.

Preston Doyle and Brayden Johnson were both accepted into the Governor’s Scholars Program.  These students were selected from among 1,639 outstanding young Kentuckians from across the state.  Brayden and Preston will take part in a five-week program at one of three colleges that includes Centre College, Morehead State University, and Murray State University.

Preston is the son of Shane and Jessica Doyle of Chalybeate.  Brayden is the son of Brad and Jodi Johnson of Bee Spring and was also the first student from ECHS to be accepted into the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs in 2024. 

Kennedy Webb was accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts.  Kennedy was selected from among 1,350 applicants to attend GSA as a student in Vocal Music during the first session of the summer program at the University of Kentucky.  GSA seeks to find Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors with skill in their art form, passion for creativity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and an eagerness for learning.

Kennedy is the daughter of Joey and Dee Dee Webb of Brownsville.

"All of these students will not only participate in these programs this summer, but will also qualify for future scholarships at many in-state colleges/universities," the high school said in their statement. "ECHS is very proud of all of our students that applied to these programs and we want to wish Preston, Brayden, and Kennedy the best of luck this summer."