2026 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 possess qualities critical to making a significant difference in their own lives and in the lives of others.

We are proud to announce the outstanding students from Christina School District who have been selected as the 2026 Secretary's Scholars. Please join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals on their well-deserved recognition!

• Braden Butherus, Christiana High School
• Haley Wehde, Christiana High School
• Saulat Ledbetter, Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)
• Patrick Andreoli, Glasgow High School
• Cooper Hamb, Glasgow High School
• Madeline Bohrer, Newark High School
• Ryan Caputo, Newark High School
• Bruce Blackwell, Sarah Pyle Academy

Secretary of Education Cindy Marten celebrated the achievements of our Christina students, along with other top students from across the state, at the annual Secretary of Education Scholars banquet in Dover. 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 are also being recognized on the DDOE Awards & Recognition 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 2026 Delaware Secretary of Education Scholars on this well-deserved recognition!

• Event Photos
• Showcase Video
• DDOE Awards & Recognition Website