2009 Secretary of Education Scholars Named
Sixty-nine students from the graduating
class of 2009 have been named “Secretary of
Education Scholars” representing all 33
public and charter high schools in
Delaware. The scholars program, first
introduced under then State Superintendent
William Keene, Ed.D.,
honors seniors for their outstanding
commitment not only to academics but to
their communities as well.
Secretary
of Education Scholars named for the
Christina School District include:
Ellen Baca and Angelica Montes,
Christiana High School; Lindsay McHale
and Iman Shamloul, Glasgow High
School; Dhara Amin, Jonathan
Chamberlain and Jason Huynh,
Newark High School.
Each year, principals are asked to submit to
the Department of Education the names of
their exemplary scholars based on a record
of academic excellence as well as a strong
commitment to community service. Depending
on the size of student enrollment at each
high school, principals can identify between
one and four students for the “Secretary of
Education Scholars” award.
“I applaud the efforts of these outstanding
young men and women for what they have done
for themselves and for their community,”
said Secretary of Education Lillian M.
Lowery. “From achieving great academic
success to volunteering their time at area
hospitals and faith organizations to
mentoring underprivileged children and
working the Special Olympics, our scholars
have demonstrated ‘service above self’ over
and over again. Each scholar has achieved
incredible success that will pave the way
for a bright future. I wish each of you a
wonderful journey in the years ahead.”
