2024 Delaware Secretary of Education Scholars

Each year, Delaware’s Secretary of Education honors select students from the current graduating class for their exemplary work ethic, dedication, and accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. These Secretary of Education Scholars maintain qualities critical to making a significant difference in their lives and also the lives of others.

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding students from Christina School District who have been selected as the 2024 Secretary's Scholars. Please join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals on their well-deserved recognition!

• Rola Alhawari – Delaware School for the Deaf
• Joshua DeLuca – Pyle (Sarah) Academy
• Enrique Flores-Lopez – Glasgow High School
• Peter Garcia – Glasgow High School
• Yuchan Li – Newark High School
• Rebekah Tuminaro – Christiana High School
• Grace Urban – Christiana High School
• Felicia Zhang – Newark High School

On April 16, Secretary of Education Dr. Mark Holodick celebrated the achievements of our Christina students, along with other top students from across the state, at the annual Secretary of Education Scholars banquet at Dover Downs Hotel. The students were joined by their families, district administrators, principals, and prominent education and political leaders to celebrate their achievements. The number of scholars from each school is based on enrollment, and students are selected by their principals based on both their academic records and community service.

Check out this video showcasing the students and their self-reflections on what inspired their success.

The scholars also are being recognized on a website to showcase their outstanding achievements. The website includes photographs, principal nomination statements and student narrative statements as submitted by the schools.
Congratulations to our 2024 Delaware Secretary of Education Scholars on this well-deserved recognition!