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DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024


DIAA logo showing DIAA with "Education through Athletics" under it.

The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years.

“The Sportsmanship Committee had a difficult job this year as this year’s applicants were exemplary. It is a testament to student athletes committed to their academic and athletic achievements. The exceptional qualities these young people possess were evident. The field is a living tribute to the benefits of participation in interscholastic athletics. These student-athletes exemplify the outstanding job DIAA member schools are doing in providing a well-rounded educational experience for Delaware’s young people.” said Executive Director David L. Baylor.

The Roberts Awards are presented annually by the DIAA based on the following criteria;
• A 12th grade student enrolled at a DIAA member school
• Has earned at least two varsity letters in each of two different sports regulated by DIAA during grades 9-12
• Has a cumulative (grades 9-12) GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of the third quarter or second trimester of their 12th grade year.
• They must submit a typed essay of not more than 500 words describing how participation in interscholastic athletics has enhanced his/her educational experience
• Submit evidence of leadership position(s) in school-sponsored or community activities.

The 2023-2024 winner are:

Females:
-1st Place ($2,000.00) Megann Dombchik, Concord High School
-2nd Place ($1,500.00) Elizabeth Dill, Dover High School
-3rd Place ($1,000.00) Addison Kennedy, Newark Charter High School

Males:
-1st Place ($2.000.00) Krish Shajpaul, Newark Charter Senior High School
-2nd Place ($1,500.00) Patrick Craig, Caesar Rodney High School
-3rd Place ($1,000.00) Samuel Felice, Salesianum High School

 

Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006

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DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024


DIAA logo showing DIAA with "Education through Athletics" under it.

The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years.

“The Sportsmanship Committee had a difficult job this year as this year’s applicants were exemplary. It is a testament to student athletes committed to their academic and athletic achievements. The exceptional qualities these young people possess were evident. The field is a living tribute to the benefits of participation in interscholastic athletics. These student-athletes exemplify the outstanding job DIAA member schools are doing in providing a well-rounded educational experience for Delaware’s young people.” said Executive Director David L. Baylor.

The Roberts Awards are presented annually by the DIAA based on the following criteria;
• A 12th grade student enrolled at a DIAA member school
• Has earned at least two varsity letters in each of two different sports regulated by DIAA during grades 9-12
• Has a cumulative (grades 9-12) GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of the third quarter or second trimester of their 12th grade year.
• They must submit a typed essay of not more than 500 words describing how participation in interscholastic athletics has enhanced his/her educational experience
• Submit evidence of leadership position(s) in school-sponsored or community activities.

The 2023-2024 winner are:

Females:
-1st Place ($2,000.00) Megann Dombchik, Concord High School
-2nd Place ($1,500.00) Elizabeth Dill, Dover High School
-3rd Place ($1,000.00) Addison Kennedy, Newark Charter High School

Males:
-1st Place ($2.000.00) Krish Shajpaul, Newark Charter Senior High School
-2nd Place ($1,500.00) Patrick Craig, Caesar Rodney High School
-3rd Place ($1,000.00) Samuel Felice, Salesianum High School

 

Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006

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