Garden Club Scholarship Winner

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Congratulations to Southern Regional High School graduate Sarah Neil, of Manahawkin, on being named the Garden Club of LBI’s scholarship recipient for 2022. Sarah is beginning her spring semester at the College of New Jersey majoring in biology.

Among her volunteer projects, Sarah worked at Cloverdale Farm removing invasive species from the cranberry bogs. She also worked on clearing wooded areas in the SRHS Health and Science Club and was a volunteer at Jake’s Branch Park helping visitors maximize their visit.

Sarah’s professional goals include

The Garden Club’s Scholarship program is for Southern Regional High School seniors who wish to pursue studies in environmental and horticultural college programs. Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 school year through Southern’s guidance office.

“I have just completed my first semester in biology and really enjoyed it. I look forward to being involved in environmentally focused clubs this spring,” Sarah said.

Continued success Sarah!