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Volunteers will be greatly appreciated to plan, execute, and host returning alumni.
Contact Linda Wolfer at 834-8938 or lwolfer@caravel.org if you wish to help in any way.
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LEGACY AWARD
The Caravel Alumni Association presented its “Legacy Award” to a graduate who has been an inspiration to the students, faculty, and administration at the 27th Commencement at Caravel Academy on June 3, 2009. The $1,000.00 EE Savings Bond was presented to Charnelle Bacon ’09 in recognition of her drive and commitment to being a cancer survivor.
Charnelle came to Caravel as an 8th grader in 2004. She proved to be an exceptional athlete, as a varsity starter on the basketball team. As an All-State player she ranked in the top 5 in her class in the nation and many of the top colleges in the country were recruiting her. Before her 10th grade year started, Charnelle was diagnosed with bone cancer in her left leg. She spent that school year in the hospital receiving chemotherapy treatments and eventually surgery. Throughout that long year, Charnelle’s determination and spirit allowed her to keep up with her school work and serve as an inspiration to her teammates and classmates.
Charnelle beat bone cancer and returned to school to finish her junior and senior years at Caravel. She has served as the vice president of the senior class while being an integral part of the basketball coaching staff. Charnelle played an essential part in the Relay for Life effort and she has even started designing her own line of clothing to benefit cancer research.
Charnelle was recognized with a standing ovation at the Commencement for being an inspiration to the entire Caravel community.
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McCULLEY AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
Rachel McCulley ’06, a junior majoring in human services with minors in disabilities studies and political science, was awarded the first Swank Human Services Disabilities Scholarship at the Honors Day ceremonies on May 8, 2009.
The scholarship provides financial support including tuition, books, fees and related expenses up to $18,000. for the recipient’s junior and senior years at the University of Delaware. In return, Rachel will engage in a two year program of research or service related to people with disabilities and will agree to work in the disabilities field in Delaware for a minimum of two years upon graduation.
Rachel has worked as an intern with Autism Delaware, a nonprofit advocacy group in Newark. During the school year she facilitated a biweekly game night for teens and preteens with Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism. She has also served as an intern with UD’s Office of Disabilities Support Services. In her sophomore year she was a resident assistant and represented the Resident Student Association in the UD Faculty Senate. She is a member of the UD Undergraduate Student Senate and the Student Council for Exceptional Children. Rachel was recently inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society as she completed her second year.
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ALUMNI FEATURES
Michael Oliver ’07, a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, has been selected to be a member of the Cross-Country Soaring Team. Michael has already completed the Basic Soaring and Instructor Pilot Upgrade courses and is now joining a team of ten cadet instructor pilots and several officers to compete in Soaring Society of America regional and national competitions. They strive for state and national records, and SSA Soaring badges for individual achievement.
Jarrod Garnett ’08 was named the 2009 ACC Freshman of the Year wrestling in the 125 pound weight class for the Hokies at Virginia Tech last season. The team finished the regular season ranked 14th in the nation with a 20-2 overall record. Jarrod accumulated a 35-5 regular season record, a 5-0 mark in the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) and an individual national ranking of No. 12. He had a second place finish in the ACC Championships and competed in the NCAA Championships with a 2-2 record.
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BASKETBALL HONORS
Dara Taylor ’09 was selected for the McDonald’s National All-Star Basketball Team which played their All-American game in Miami, Florida on April 1, 2009. Other honors included being named the Gatorade Delaware Girls Basketball Player of the Year and first team All-State recognition.
Dara’s team and girls from the entire basketball program enjoyed a special training session offered at Caravel by McDonalds in honor of her selection complete with Ronald McDonald.
This past season she averaged 17.8 points per game in leading Caravel to a 14-11 record and a berth in the state tournament. Dara will attend the University of Maryland in the fall on a full basketball scholarship majoring in business.
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GATORADE HONORS
Caravel baseball pitcher Eric Buckland ’09 has been named the Gatorade Delaware High School Baseball Player of the Year for the second straight season. He batted .412 and was 6-3 on the mound with a 1.02 ERA. Eric has been accepted at the University of Delaware with a full baseball scholarship and he has his sights set on major league baseball in the future.
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The News Journal has named Cara Stecher ’09 as the 2009 State Softball Player of the Year. She will leave her mark on Delaware softball as she continues her softball career at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia with a full athletic scholarship.
Cara had impressive statistics: 21 wins and 2 loses and a 0.26 earned-run average. She struck out 183 batters in 133 innings to take her team to the State Championship game against Milford. Although her team fell short in the eighth inning, Coach Randy Johnson does not hold back on the accolades for his pitcher.
During the summer she will again play softball with the Gold Jersey Intensity team made up of players from around the country who only get together for tournaments. The eight tournament schedule will include players from Kansas City, Colorado, Delaware, and California. Among her teammates are players heading to Penn State, Notre Dame, Boston College, Providence, California State-Fullerton and Hofstra.
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