{"id":3970,"date":"2026-03-31T15:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/secretary-of-education-scholars\/2026-delaware-secretary-of-education-scholars\/autumn-rodriguez\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:03:39","slug":"autumn-rodriguez","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/award-programs\/secretary-of-education-scholars\/2026-delaware-secretary-of-education-scholars\/autumn-rodriguez\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Rodriguez"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"student_container\">\n<div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Personal information about Autumn Rodriguez\" 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\/rodriguez_autumn_h.webp\" width=\"270\" alt=\"Headshot of Autumn Rodriguez\">\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\tAutumn Rodriguez is a dedicated and continuous worker who consistently rises to challenges with determination and resilience. As a varsity basketball and lacrosse player at Dover High School, she demonstrates exceptional time management skills, balancing the demands of athletics with her academic and personal responsibilities. Autumn carries a strong sense of family, which is reflected in her loyalty, teamwork, and leadership both on and off the field. She remains humble in her achievements and approaches others with compassion and respect. Her work ethic, character, and commitment make her a standout student-athlete and an admirable young leader.\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\/dover_high_school-1.jpg\" alt=\"Logo of Dover High School\">\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"grid-item grid-item-med personal\">\n\t\t\t&ldquo;My motivation comes from a strong desire to do well and turn good grades into future opportunities. 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