A talented and hardwork flautist, Annie Wang brought joy with her everywhere. After joining the Del Norte Music Program in 2012, Annie demonstrated her dedication to the organization through the enthusiasm she brought to every rehearsal, performance, and event.

During her Junior and Senior Year, Annie became a marching band section leader. Her uplifting nature, passion for music, and avid desire to help others made her the embodiment of an effective leader. Annie's exceptional capacity to empathize with others fostered an inclusive atmosphere, and this compassionate leadership and unwavering authenticity inspired many to follow in her footsteps for years to come.

Annie had a deep love of music and dedicated her high school years to the Del Norte Music Program. We hope these awards can memorialize her legacy and can continue to recognize other students who hold these exceptional abilities.  

Annie Wang Kindness and Compassionate Leadership Spirit Memorial Scholarship ($1,200)

A scholarship which reflects the spirit and represents the qualities embodied by Annie.

Qualification(s): 3-4 year member of the Instrumental Music Program

• Pronounced kindness for program members and for all in daily life

• Passion for Marching Band and music

• Compassionate Leadership Style 

• Passion for helping with or mentoring newer program members

• Passion for diversity and inclusion rather than exclusion

Qualified students may receive 1 (one) scholarship during their time at Del Norte High School. 
Applications are due online on Friday, May 22.

Applications will be reviewed by the Del Norte Music Boosters Scholarship Committee, consisting of 3 DNHS Music Booster board members, and 2 community members.  The committee will participate in the vote for the scholarship to the DNHS Music Booster Board as well as Ling Zentner (Annie’s mother) who will collectively vote on the scholarship awardee.  The committee will be conducted by the DNHS Music Boosters Parliamentarian.  

In the event there is only 1 applicant for the scholarship, the voting group may decide to award the scholarship to the single applicant or may decide to not award a scholarship for that year.  

Family members of the active Scholarship Committee are not eligible for any scholarships in that year.

Scholarship awards are contingent on funding availability, which is to be provided by Ms. Ling Zentner on an annual basis.  At any time, this scholarship program can be suspended or cancelled at the discretion of the DNHS Music Booster Board, or Ms. Ling Zentner.

The scholarship application will be reviewed and approved annually by the Scholarship Committee.  Amendments and changes to the application will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

For more information contact: jo.stratton@dnhsmusic.org

Apply for Annie's Memorial Scholarship HERE!

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