Dataseam would like to recognize all the 2026 Dataseam Seniors as they celebrate graduation and prepare for new journeys ahead.
Dataseam Scholars
The University of Louisville funds separately the Dataseam Scholars program as an important part of the Dataseam ecosystem. Beginning with Dataseam budget appropriations in 2006 from the Kentucky General Assembly building Kentucky’s research infrastructure capacity, the University of Louisville made this award available to grow the state’s knowledge-based workforce.
Participating Dataseam schools earning workstations through improving Kentucky’s local technology and instructional workforces serve a vital link keeping the workstations research-ready for the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center. These computers allow districts advanced curriculum opportunities at the same time as UL’s Brown Cancer Center is developing Kentucky-based innovation of cancer therapies at a fraction of the time and cost.
This engagement through Dataseam helps identify students for the competitive 4-year Dataseam Scholars award the University of Louisville provides for STEM and STEM-education disciplines.
Dataseam Scholars 2026
University of Louisville
Alivia Covington, Bowling Green High School. Public Health.
Ladrian Becker, Bowling Green High School. Electrical Engineering.
Elizabeth Reeder, Bowling Green High School. Nursing.
Dannica Barnett, Bullitt East High School. Neuroscience.
Camren Bland, Bullitt East High School. Biology.
McKenna Smith, Clay County High School. Middle & Secondary Education.
Olivia Poff, Fayette County, Bryan Station High School. Mechanical Engineering.
Jade A’Lannis Thorpe, Fulton County High School. Nursing.
Reagan Shannon Phelps, Green County High School. Computer Science. (Valedictorian)
Salena Amro, Harlan Independent High School. Biology, Biomedical Sciences. GEMS (Guaranteed Entrance to Medical School)
Registered Apprenticeship
The Dataseam Registered Apprenticeship for Information Technology is a competency-based skilled trades program for Kentucky high school juniors and seniors. The United States Department of Labor-approved training program provides coursework and mentorship as part of On-Job Training through Dataseam-participating public K-12 schools.
Participating students support the enterprise-level technology needs for most Kentucky counties largest employer, public education. The IT needs of public education are as expansive and diverse as many Kentucky workforce sectors, including healthcare, finance, state and local government. Dataseam Registered Apprentices help create the necessary talent pool for an in-demand workforce sector serving rural Kentucky communities.
Students who complete the program earn a USDOL Journeyworker Certificate. This designation allows them to move into the workforce or university with two years practical employment experience and provides a solid foundation of skills to grow their knowledge, experience, and value to any institution or organization.
Dataseam USDOL Registered Apprenticeship for Information Technology 2024-26
University of Louisville
Reagan Shannon Phelps, Green County Schools. Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering (Valedictorian)
University of Kentucky
James Dalton Gibson, Owsley County Schools. Computer Engineering.
Jaiden Dreux, Bryan Station High School (Fayette County). Computer Science.
Gavin Proffitt, Frankfort High School. Mechanical Engineering.
William Jackson Henrikson, Jenkins High School (Letcher County). Biomedical Engineering.
Harrison Hatter, Harrison County Schools. Aerospace Engineering.
Murray State University
Elijah Dunbar, Dawson Springs High School. Cybersecurity and Network Management.
Colton Clark, Dawson Springs High School. Applied Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Systems. Valedictorian.
Carson Hill, Webster County Schools. Information Technology. Continued district employment.
Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, KY)
Michael Cole, Harrison County Schools. Computer Science/Cybersecurity.
Morehead State University
Connor Strong, Breathitt County Schools. Information Technology.
Benjamin Henson, Breathitt County Schools. Information Technology.
University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY)
Owen Gray, Jackson County Schools. Computer Science.
University of Pikeville
Chloe Hall, Jenkins High School (Letcher County). Elementary Education.
Lindsey Wilson University (Columbia, KY)
Broden Woodruff, Green County Schools. Media Studies/Journalism.
University of Cincinnati
Hannah Hayes, Frankfort Independent Schools. Media Production.
Madisonville Community and Technical College
Cooper Crawford, Crittenden County Schools. Information Technology.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (Lexington, KY)
Max Johnson, Bryan Station High School (Fayette County). Undecided.
Hazard Community and Technical College
Jaylan Hollon, Breathitt County Schools. Information Technology.
Southwest Community and Technical College (Cumberland, KY)
Christopher Meade, Jenkins High School (Letcher County). EMT/Paramedic.
LIFT Academy, Republic Airways
Rickey Aiden Mynhier, Lawrence County Schools. Commercial Aviation.
Workforce
Delaney Shumate, Webster County. Information Technology.
2026 Dataseam Apprenticeship Work Valedictorian.
