"I have never been in a group where everyone appreciates each other's art like here. At GSA, we learn so much about art and about each other."
"This has been the experience of my life. Never have I been so motivated to play violing four hours a day. It was also great to associate with others who appreciate your musical interests."
"I love GSA!"
"GSA has meant everything to me. It means a summer of independence and new friendships, furthering and deepening my passion for the arts, and finding new ways to let that knowledge shine through."
"I have made friendships that I think will be long-lasting, and I have been taught by tremendous faculty. I wouldn't call it life-changing, but it was a truly remarkable experience."
"GSA has opened my eyes to other artistic abilities that I never knew I had."
"I came here with little to nothing, and I left with everything."
"Although I attend a high school where the arts are taken seriously, there is no program that can teach so much in such a short amount of time."
"GSA gives those with talent the opportunity to grow and to develop respect for all arts. This is especially important since the arts are dying in certain areas of society. AND IT'S ALL FREE!"
“If you read the banners from Governor's School for the Arts from any year I guarantee you’ll find, "This was the time of my life," or "I can't tell you how much this meant to me," sharpied on.
"The West Virginia Governor's School for the Arts was the single most influential event in my life both as an artist and a person."
If you wish to comment about your GSA experience, write your comments to Sherry Keffer: skeffer@wvosea.org