Julia Jester
Julia Jester, a St. Michaels High School senior, is the recipient of the 15th Annual Garden Club of the Eastern Shore (GCES) Scholarship. The $3,500 merit scholarship was awarded to Jester in recognition of her outstanding academic record, strong work ethic, and commitment to environmental science.
“In a field of strong candidates, Julia stood out because of her passion for marine biology and commitment to working for positive change in ocean ecosystems,” Dr. Virginia Blatchley, scholarship committee co-chair says. “We
were particularly impressed with Julia’s seriousness of purpose and willingness to challenge herself academically.”
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. As a signature project, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, GCES has spearheaded the extensive restoration of Easton’s Thompson Park. It also maintains several gardens in the community, including those at Thompson Park and the Academy Art Museum in Easton.
For additional information about GCES programs or to make a contribution to the scholarship fund, please call Dorothy Whitcomb at 410-770-9035. -30
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