A record-breaking 50 rising high school juniors from 35 Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky counties spent a week at Lindsey Wilson as Rogers Scholars. Sponsored by the Somerset-based Center for Rural Development, the weeklong program gives students a glimpse into college life and opens their eyes to several career possibilities.

For 26 years, the intensive weeklong program has focused on leadership skills while giving students hands-on instructional training from professional experts in energy technology, healthcare and education. They also learn about entrepreneurship and civic engagement by visiting local businesses and meeting with influential local representatives. A few notable guest speakers from this year's program include WKU President Timothy C. Caboni and former basketball player/olympian Kenny Davis.

Both Kelsay Breeding and Justin Loy of Adair County took part in the program.