Scholarship committee members: Gordon MacPhee (chairperson), Kevin Oliver, Dennis Graham, Mike Betts, and Tim Paulin. On July 23, 2019, 2000 dollars in scholarship money was awarded to Jacob Witlin and Delaney Ensor.
Jacob Witlin
Jacob is a graduate of Mount Hebron High School who will attend University of Maryland College Park to study engineering. He hopes to eventually work for the State Department.
His school counselor describes Jacob as a true leader:
Humble and inclusive, he is able to quickly earn the trust of his peers. Jacob has a very natural way about him that inspires others to follow his course of action. In addition, he leads by example and serves as a role model to many.
His accomplishments include the following:
Completed Project Lead the Way engineering program.Earned the American Legion State of Maryland Eagle Scout of the Year, 2018-2019.Received the Howard County Executive Political Science Award, 2019.Member of the National, Spanish, Rho Kappa, Science, and National Technology Honor Societies.Second place county finalist in wrestling.Volunteered to help with the food drive, homeless shelter, tree planting, stream clean-up, Purim Carnival, Gilchrist Hospice, 50+ Senior Expo, and Food on the 15th.Achieved a 4.57 weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) and a 3.76 unweighted GPA.
Delaney Ensor
Delaney is a graduate of Atholton High School who will attend University of Maryland College Park to study Biology. Her career interests are health care policy and public care health.
Her school counselor says
Her greatest strengths are her ability to be self-motivated, independent, and persistent. An emerging leader, Delaney is a well-rounded young woman who has made significant contributions at school and beyond.
Her accomplishments include the following:
Earned the rank of cadet Second Lieutenant in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).Member of the Soccer Association of Columbia Premier Girls’ Travel Soccer Team.Served as Captain of the Atholton Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team.Member of the Bully Free Forever Club.Foster for Love on a Leash Dog Rescue.Member of the National Honor Society.Achieved a 4.48 weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) and a 4.0 unweighted GPA.
Shown below are the scholarhip recipients, their families, and detachment members.
