Delmarva Christian Schools21777 Sussex Pines RoadGeorgetown, DE 19947 

Jordyn GumAssistant to the Director of Admissions & Marketing

302-856-4040 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2015

DELMARVA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATERECEIVES FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP

TO WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY

Delmarva Christian High School 2015 graduate Joshua Dekker has been awarded a four-

year, full-tuition scholarship to Wilmington University. The scholarship, valued at

$40,000 and funded by Wilmington University, was specifically designed for a DCHS

student to honor Delmarva Christian High School’s commitment to excellence and high

academic achievement.

“This scholarship from Wilmington University was totally unexpected,” said Lynn

Moore, a Delmarva Christian Schools board member and Wilmington University regional

and history department chair. “It is a tribute to DCHS as a high school that is recognized

for its academic rigor, many accomplishments, and great students, faculty, staff, and

administration. It is also attributed to the generosity and benevolence of Wilmington

University.”

All DCHS seniors are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Applicants were required

to submit a personal essay, academic transcript, and letter of recommendation that spoke

to their Christian character.

“As one of DCHS’ founders and current board members, I felt that it would be best to

remove myself from the decision-making process, and it would be more appropriate to

present the applications to an impartial Wilmington University ad-hoc committee, so that

they could carefully review these applicants and make their choice. The committee’s job

in deciding among these deserving candidates was very, very difficult,” said Moore,

before presenting the scholarship to Josh at the Delmarva Christian High School

commencement ceremony on May 22.

In his personal essay, Josh said that he would be “proud to be a Wilmington University

Wildcat.” He plans on attending Wilmington University in the fall to study sports

management.

Delmarva Christian High School is a non-denominational Christian school, serving

students from Pre-K through 8th grade. The mission of Delmarva Christian Schools is to

proclaim the gospel by preparing students spiritually, academically, and physically to

know and do God’s will in their lives. For the 2015-2016 school year, Delmarva

Christian Schools has opened other opportunities for students in grades Pre-K through 8th

grade at their Eagle’s Nest Campus.

For more information, call 302-856-4040 or visit www.delmarvachristian.com.

Joshua Dekker at the Delmarva Christian High School commencement ceremony on May 22. In addition to

receiving a full-tuition scholarship to Wilmington University, Josh was also recognized for membership in

the National Honor Society, spiritual leadership, athletic achievement, and artistic expression.