SC Governor's School for Science and Math Foundation Announces New Board Members and Officers
August 6, 2012
COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announces the following new board members for the 2012-2015 Board of Directors term:
- Peter Barth, Greenville, The Iron Yard;
- Lou Cerone, Greenville, General Electric;
- Don Erickson, Greenville, Lockheed Martin;
- Jody Gallagher, Duncan, AFL; and
- M Jack Sanders, Hartsville, Sonoco Products Company.
The GSSM Foundation also recently appointed the following board officers for the 2012-2013 term:
- Chairman Kenneth L. Smith, Greenville, Fluor Corporation;
- Vice Chairman Michael R. Brenan, Columbia, BB&T of South Carolina;
- Treasurer Peter Bristow, Columbia, First Citizens Bank; and Secretary Bob Brown, Florence, Integrated Systems, Inc.
The GSSM Foundation supports the mission of GSSM by giving voice to its needs, providing supplemental funds to augment its programs and informing the public about its accomplishments and contributions to the quality of life and economic prosperity of South Carolina.The five new Foundation board members join 30 current members from across the state. Visit www.scgssm.org to see the full GSSM Board of Directors list.
For more information, call the GSSM Foundation at 803.252.9152.
About GSSM
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is a two-year, public, residential high school in Hartsville, SC, specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), with a unique emphasis on economics and entrepreneurship.GSSM can serve as many as 300 high school juniors and seniors annually from across the state. In addition, the school impacts more than 24,000 teachers and students each year through its innovative outreach programs. Newsweek and The Washington Post consistently rank GSSM among the Top 20 public elite high schools in the nation.
In March 2011, GSSM launched the Wave Campaign to build awareness, energy and momentum around the study of STEM.
GSSM is committed to helping bridge the achievement gap for our low achievers, providing game-changing opportunities to our high achievers and building a stronger workforce, ultimately impacting economic development.
GSSM is asking that all South Carolinians Do the Wave in support of STEM education. Support can be shown by flying the icon for the campaign, the flag, either at your home, business or on Facebook.
Learn more and start waving by visiting www.scgssm.org or www.dothewavesc.com.
