Hayden High School senior Caroline Vollrath has had her sights set on joining the Navy for more than a year. Her dream of serving her country is one step closer to becoming reality now that she has received a college scholarship from the Navy ROTC.
Vollrath received the $200,000 scholarship Dec. 8 at Hayden High School. The highly competitive scholarship will cover Vollrath's tuition, books, educational fees and financial benefits.
According to Vollrath, when she first learned about the opportunity to apply for the scholarship and join the Navy, she lit up.
"I've always wanted to serve people, and I've wanted to serve in the military, too, so I can help people," Vollrath said.