Secretary of Education Cindy Marten has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2026 as this year’s Secretary of Education Scholars, honoring their academic success, leadership, and service to their communities.
Gov. Matt Meyer and other state leaders joined Marten during a celebratory dinner in Dover to recognize the outstanding students from across Delaware.
“Excellence like we see here tonight doesn’t happen by accident. It is built day by day, decision by decision into something remarkable,” Marten told the students. “You likely have or will receive many honors and recognitions in your life. Just know that this is one of the highest honors a student can earn in a Delaware public school, and we are here to celebrate not just what you’ve accomplished but who you are becoming.”
The Secretary of Education Scholars program has recognized Delaware students annually since 1984. Each year, students from the current graduating class are selected for their exemplary work ethic, dedication, and accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom. Scholars are chosen by their principals based on academic records and community service, with the number of honorees from each school determined by enrollment.
Among those recognized this year were Woodbridge High School students Lindsay Morales-Lamadrid and Jasmine Truax, who were selected as the school’s 2026 Secretary of Education Scholars.