GROVE CITY - Twenty-three students from Butler County have been selected to attend the 2004 Governor's Schools of Excellence that run from June 27 through July 31.

The schools are residential summer program on college campuses across Pennsylvania.

This year, 3,700 students applied but only 806 were selected. Students are selected on the basis of their artistic or academic talent.

Here are county students who have been selected:

Michael Chips, North Catholic High School, ButlerLevi McClelland, Slippery Rock School District

Elizabeth Skubak, Seneca Valley School District

Matthew Werth, home school/Seneca Valley School DistrictValerie Boudreaux, Seneca Valley School DistrictEsther Miller, home school/Grove CityCamille O'Connor, South Butler School DistrictJennifer Ober, Seneca Valley School DistrictRachel Pfennigwerth, Seneca Valley School DistrictClare Rhein, Seneca Valley School DistrictAaron Sattely, Seneca Valley School DistrictMarissa Guthrie, Seneca Valley School DistrictJessica Riggs, Slippery Rock School District

Kanishka Desai, Butler School District

Dana Brzozowski, South Butler School District

Matthew Kalin, Butler School District

Michael Druschel, Seneca Valley School DistrictDaniel Iachini, Seneca Valley School DistrictTimothy Knapton, Seneca Valley School DistrictPatrick Shore, Seneca Valley School DistrictArthur Woods Jr., Cranberry Township

Catherine Bishop, Seneca Valley School DistrictKara Branby, Seneca Valley School DistrictGovernor's Schools involve participants in challenging, intensive and experiential activities monitored by professionals in each field. Graduate of the programs are encouraged to share their talents in their communities through service leadership.