August 6, 2026 • 3:40 pm | Young Eisner Scholars
Over the summer, YES scholars dove headfirst into a high-energy blend of academic activities, postsecondary preparation, and adventure. From tackling intensive test prep and exploring regional school campuses to mastering new skills at the July day camp, this season...
July 8, 2025 • 11:16 am | Young Eisner Scholars
From June 16th through 27th, the Young Eisner Scholar (YES) Day Camp welcomed two cohorts of rising 7th and 8th graders from Ashe and Watauga Counties at the Ashe campus of Wilkes Community College. Far from a typical summer camp experience, the Day Camp introduced...
August 1, 2024 • 1:21 pm | Young Eisner Scholars
The Appalachia Branch of YES (Young Eisner Scholars) hosted a robotics workshop for two different groups of scholars on July 16 and 17 at the Ashe campus of Wilkes Community College. Jose Lopez, the YES STEM Director and National Operations Director, traveled from the...
September 15, 2023 • 8:10 am | Young Eisner Scholars
Abigail Carpenter was identified as a YES Scholar in the Spring of her 6th grade year at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ashe County. With every opportunity introduced to her, Abby followed up and took the initiative to attend various summer programs...
