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The Women’s Club of Milton recently awarded a $3000 scholarship each to three women residing in the Milton area and entering their freshman year at college. The successful applicants were judged on their academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service.

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The first scholarship winner, Ellie Davis, was involved in many clubs at Sussex Academy, as well as taking 13 credits at Delaware Technical Community College, in preparation for the Rapid Sequence Nursing Program. Ellie is involved in Girl Scouts, earning the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards and serves as a National Delegate and Board Member of the Chesapeake Bay Council. Ellie will be attending Del Tech while working at Nemours Children’s Hospital. She plans to specialize in pediatric nursing.

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Kayla Droge graduated from Cape Henlopen High School as a scholar-athlete, participating in three sports while maintaining Honor Roll status. Kayla’s school activities include many clubs, National Honor Society, Freshman Class President, and Captain of the Varsity Swim Team. She is First Aid and CPR certified. Kayla’s goal is to attend the University of Delaware to obtain a BSN- nursing program. Her long-term goal is to earn a master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner.

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Recipient Sara Dawson is a talented musician, playing the electric and upright bass in Cape Henlopen High School’s jazz band. She has participated in local musical performances, including Clear Space Theater in Rehoboth. Sara has been recognized as all state jazz bass, first chair in grades 9 through 12. At Cape, Sara was Vice-President of the National Honor Society, and President of Business Professionals of America, competing in activities at the state and national levels. She plans to study business at the University of Delaware.

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