Darryl Wormley

Dear Rickett, I'm truly grateful and honored to be chosen as a recipient of the Gloria Rickett Memorial Scholarship. As I prepare to begin my college journey, receiving this support reassures me that I can focus on my passion for the arts without being weighed down by financial concerns. Your generosity is helping me take the first steps toward my goal of creating films that inspire others to reflect and grow. I'm glad to have learned about Gloria Rickett through this scholarship. Her dedication to child development and appreciation for the arts deeply resonates with me, especially as someone committed to creating meaningful and enriching art. Knowing about her grandmother’s incredible service in nursing adds even more inspiration to this award. Your mission to uplift students with artistic and service-driven ambitions motivates me to give my very best as I move forward. Thank you for believing in students like me and for honoring Gloria’s wonderful legacy. I look forward to making a positive impact through my art and am sincerely appreciative of your support. Thank you, Darryl Wormley

Farrelle Adotevi

Dear Rickett Scholarship Committee, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for selecting me as the recipient of the Gloria Rickett Memorial Scholarship. I'm extremely honored to carry on Ms. Gloria Rickett's legacy through this scholarship, and I deeply value the opportunities it provides as I get ready to begin my college journey. Receiving this support lifts a significant weight off my shoulders and allows me to focus on my nursing studies with greater confidence and determination. At the time of my scholarship application, I was completely unsure where I was going for college or where I was working post-graduation. I knew that I wanted to make a large change in the world, but wasn’t sure of my path. I am now attending University of Maryland College Park this school year with over a year’s worth of dual-enrollment and advanced placement credits under my belt. Knowing about her grandmother’s remarkable service as a nurse in wartime further motivates me to uphold values of compassion and service in my own career. I'm filled with gratitude for your belief in students like me and for your desire to empower the next generation of nurses, educators, and artists. Your support encourages me to give back and to pursue my dreams with even greater resolve. Thank you tremendously for your kindness and for helping make my educational journey possible. Sincerely, Farrelle Adotevi