Five high school seniors surprised with full four-year scholarships as McDaniel's newest Dorsey Scholars

Haley Ferrell is a senior at Old Mill High School in Millersville, Maryland. She has excelled academically in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at her school and is president of the National Honor Society, in the Student Government Association, a cheerleader, and serves on a teen mental health advisory board. She has also written a children’s book to help children deal with their emotions. She plans to study Elementary Education. 

Maribel Garcia, a senior at Old Mill High School in Millersville, Maryland, is a member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. She is a published author, having written a series of horror books that are available at Barnes and Noble. Garcia is founder of the school’s literature club and president of several honor societies, as well as active in theatre. Additionally, she is a lead representative manager and tutor for the English Learning Development Program and works as a lifeguard.

Ella Yi, a senior at Crofton High School in Gambrills, Maryland, has a passion for writing and storytelling, serving as editor of Crofton’s literary magazine. She is involved in several honor societies and plays the piano. Outside of school, she works at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. She also helped to organize a community service project to support children with cancer at Johns Hopkins.

Ryan Baity is a senior at South Carroll High School in Sykesville, Maryland. He has not only excelled academically but is known as a dedicated and diligent student. Baity, who aspires to become an engineer, has held leadership positions in the community and has an internship with the National Security Agency. He is also a participant of the Carroll County Scholars program at McDaniel, which provides free guidance and college search support to Carroll County students.

Emily Stauffer is a senior at Warwick High School in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where she has not only excelled academically, but also through extracurriculars and community involvement. She is a member of the Warwick High School golf team and is involved in student council, with various honor societies, and as part of the library committee. She has participated in Interact, a community service club, and supported the fight against pediatric cancer as a member of UNITE. She also competes in Irish dance. Stauffer plans to study Biochemistry and attend medical school to become a gastroenterologist.