MARTIN, Tenn. – June 20, 2011 – YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY – A select group of area high school students got a taste of college life during the recent eighth annual Young Scholars Academy at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The event was sponsored by the UT Martin Division of Student Affairs. Students attended this competitive weeklong summer residential program, designed for upcoming high school juniors and seniors. The non-credit program introduced students to the college experience by focusing on three learning environments: special aptitude development; personal and social development; and college/major exploration. Attending from McNairy Central High School were Norlecia Harris and Charity Surratt.