{"id":3840,"date":"2026-03-31T14:55:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/secretary-of-education-scholars\/2026-delaware-secretary-of-education-scholars\/cooper-hamb\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:55:27","slug":"cooper-hamb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/secretary-of-education-scholars\/2026-delaware-secretary-of-education-scholars\/cooper-hamb\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooper Hamb"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"student_container\">\n<div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Personal information about Cooper Hamb\" class=\"grid\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med grid-item-fixed picture\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/hamb_cooper_h.webp\" width=\"270\" alt=\"Headshot of Cooper Hamb\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med grid-item-fixed nomination\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"scholar_nomination_statement\">Nomination Statement<\/h2>\n\t\tCopper Hamb, son of Stephanie Orth, is an exceptional student-athlete who excels both academically and on the track. He maintains an impressive 4.157 GPA, has already earned 15 college credits, and will complete nine more this year. Currently ranked second in his graduating class, Copper exemplifies dedication, discipline, and focus.  A standout member of the track and field team, he has earned more than one million dollars in scholarship offers. Copper plans to pursue a career in athletic training, combining his passion for sports with his commitment to supporting and uplifting others.\n\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/glasgow_high_school-1.jpg\" alt=\"Logo of Glasgow High School\">\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med personal\">\n\t\t\t&ldquo;I put my all into everything I do because life is simply too short. My mother taught me to pursue what makes me happy and to appreciate every moment along the way. I work hard now so my future can be comfortable and aligned with the life I want to live. 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