2026-27 lee mitchell scholars

Summer Everngam, a senior at Indian River High School, has been singing for as long as she can remember. Her love of music began in kindergarten when she started taking choir at Southern Delaware School for the Arts, and she has continued to make music a central part of her life. Summer participates in school musicals, a cappella choir, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and she also performs in school and local theater productions and spins with the IRHS Color Guard. Outside of the arts, Summer enjoys traveling with her family and has had the opportunity to visit many places around the world. After high school, she plans to attend college while continuing to pursue her passions for singing, acting, and travel.

Janel Garcia Montaña, a senior at Indian River High School, has been involved in choir throughout her high school career. She has performed with both County and All-State Choir and enjoys singing at community events alongside her fellow choir members. Music is especially meaningful to Janel because it is a passion she shares with her father, who is also a musician. When she isn’t singing, Janel enjoys caring for her many pets — one dog, two birds, a hamster, and a fish — and spending time with her family. She hopes to build a future centered on helping others, potentially pursuing a career as a children’s psychologist or teacher. For Janel, serving others is a passion that extends well beyond music.

Evelyn Williams, a senior at Indian River High School, is an active member of the Southern Delaware Chorale and has built an impressive résumé in music and theater. She participates in drama club, a cappella choir, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and County and All-State Choir. Evelyn has also performed in musical theater through productions at Southern Delaware School for the Arts and Indian River High School and has been an active member of Possum Point Players since 2022. Outside of performing, she enjoys volunteering in her community and spending time with her mother and grandmother. After high school, Evelyn plans to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering while continuing to participate in theater and choir.