1. Delmarva Christian Schools
21777 Sussex Pines Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
Jordyn Gum
Assistant to the Director of Admissions & Marketing
302-856-4040
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2015
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
RECEIVES 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

2. 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.

4. 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.