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.