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NAACP Awards Gary Hayman Scholarship to Christiana High School's Queenesther Nyah, Class of 2024

Photo of Christiana Graduate Queenesther Nyah who was awarded the NAACP Gary Hayman Scholarship.

The Newark Delaware NAACP recently presented Christiana High School's Class of 2024 graduate, Queenesther Nyah, with the inaugural NAACP Gary Haymann Scholarship. This esteemed award was established in 2024 to honor the remarkable legacy of Gary Wesley Hayman, a distinguished graduate of Newark High School's Class of 1969.

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As the first recipient of this prestigious scholarship, Queenesther Nyah has demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and a commitment to excellence. The Newark Delaware NAACP will continue to award this scholarship annually to graduating seniors in the Christina School District, providing financial support for postsecondary education expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and related expenses.

In addition to the monetary award, Queenesther will also have the opportunity to have her first-year NAACP membership subsidized by the Newark Delaware NAACP, further solidifying her connection to the organization and its mission.

Please join us in congratulating Queenesther Nyah on this outstanding achievement!