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2010 Steele Scholars Named by Community Foundation
Pictured left to right are Christina Davidson, Aubree Hall, Lacey Letmate, Cayce Marth, and Rachel Seward.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (EASTON-June 2,2010)
The Mid-Shore Community Foundation awarded $125,000 to the second class of Austin and Martha Steele Scholars. Five outstanding public high-school graduates received a four year, $25,000 scholarship at the senior awards programs at Colonel Richardson High School, Kent County High School, NorthDorchesterHigh School, Queen Anne’s CountyHigh School, and St.MichaelsHigh School.
Austin and Martha Steele were retired educators who resided in both Dorchester and Talbot counties. They wanted to support the development of a new generation of leaders committed to community service and education. They also wanted to ensure that public high school graduates with an exceptional academic record would have the funds necessary to complete their college degree.
Each year, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation provides $25,000 scholarships to one public high school graduate from each of the 5 Mid-Shore counties thanks to the generosity of Austin and Martha Steele. For 2010, the scholarships were awarded to Christina Davidson, Aubree Hall, Lacey Letmate, Cayce Marth, and Rachael Seward.
Christina Davidson is a talented artist who was involved in dance, art, and drama at KentCountyHigh School. She wants to pursue a career in drawing and illustration with hopes of becoming a certified art teacher. Christina plans to attend the Delaware College of Art and Design and then work toward a BA degree in Art education.
While she was a student at St.MichaelsHigh School, Aubree Hall pursued her interest in elementary education by serving as an intern at St.MichaelsElementary School. Her outstanding academic record reflects her commitment to be the first college graduate in her family. Aubree plans to attend SalisburyUniversity, earn her Bachelor’s Degree, and then pursue a Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling.
Lacey Letmate also plans to attend SalisburyUniversity. She is a graduate of NorthDorchesterHigh School, and from an early age wanted to be a forensic scientist. Lacey plans to pursue a degree in chemistry and then in her own words, “work with that yucky stuff” to ensure individual rights are protected and justice is served.
ColonelRichardsonHigh School graduate Cayce Marth is still undecided on her career goals but she is passionate about reading with the possibility of becoming a reading specialist. She has worked hard to become valedictorian of her class and to earn the necessary scholarships to cover a good deal of the cost of her education. Cayce plans to attend York College of Pennsylvania in the fall.
Rachael Seward has wanted to be an elementary school teacher most of her life. She explains, “I would line up all my stuffed animals in front of my chalkboard and beg my grandma to become a student in my class.” While at Queen Anne’s CountyHigh School, she had a distinguished academic record; she also had an extraordinary level of community service in local church related groups and the Girl Scouts. She plans on attending WashingtonCollege and pursue a degree in Elementary Education.
Additional information on the Mid-Shore Steele Scholarship is available at www.mscf.org or by contacting Robbin Hill at the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, 410-820-8175, ext 103.
