Quentin Faulkner, a St. Michaels High School graduate, is the recipient of the 14th Annual Garden Club of the Eastern Shore (GCES) Scholarship. The $3,500.00 merit scholarship was awarded to Faulkner in recognition of his outstanding academic record, strong work ethic, and commitment to environmental science.
“In a field of six very strong candidates, Quentin stood out because of his passion for marine biology and commitment to research,” Dr. Virginia Blatchley, scholarship committee co-chair says. “We believe that his passion and commitment coupled with his demonstrated leadership ability and strong work ethic will take him quite far indeed.”
The GCES offers a scholarship annually to graduating seniors from Talbot County public and independent high schools. Students being home schooled are also eligible. The scholarship is available to students with outstanding academic records, who are also considering careers in botany, horticulture, agriculture, landscape architecture or design, environmental science, or related fields.
The GCES is committed to promoting environmentally sound landscape practices and to providing programs for the community that explore conservation practices and environmental issues. It also maintains several gardens in the community including those at Thompson Park and the Academy Art Museum in Easton and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels.
“We chose Thompson Park in Easton as the setting for the photo commemorating Quentin’s scholarship to highlight the Garden Club of the Eastern Shore’s 50th Anniversary Project—the renovation of Thompson Park, says Sandy Kaufman, who chairs the project.
“Details of the project and information about how the community can support it will be will be unveiled soon,” she added.
For additional information about GCES programs or to make a contribution to the scholarship fund, please call Dorothy Whitcomb at 410-770-9035
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Quentin Faulkner, a St. Michaels High School graduate, (center) is the recipient of the 2014 Garden Club of the Eastern Shore Scholarship. Faulkner is joined by GCES members (left to right) Sandy Kaufman, Dorothy Whitcomb, Linn Ong, & Dr. Virginia Blatchley. The photograph was taken at Thompson Park in Easton, which is being renovated by the GCES in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
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