GREENVILLE, Pa.—Greater Johnstown High School senior Darshell Daniel, of Johnstown, Pa., won an academic scholarship worth $139,856 to Thiel College during a surprise presentation on Monday afternoon.
Daniel was one of five winners for 2023 from among a field of 136 applicants. She joins Grace Reid-Vensel, a Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School senior, Natalie Hering, a senior from Berkshire High School, Bret Vilage, a senior from Norwin High School, and Cydney Wierzbowski, a senior from Derry Area High School.
Daniel intends to major in health science and plans to enroll in the physician assistant graduate program.
Daniel is vice president of her graduating class, the President of key club, a member of the school’s yearbook, and a member of Upward Bound. She also worked as a part-time tutor during the summer of 2022.
She is the daughter of Agwel Fayette, the granddaughter of Ann Fayette, big sister to Dinzei and Darzina, and neice to Amara and Wanick. Daniel was born in Roanoke, Va. but moved to Johnstown.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.