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By Connie Connolly 'WNSL )T\S .SKQFYNTS

DENTON – She already had a formidable legacy as a
dedicated educator who spent most of her long career teaching
English and French at North Caroline High School near
Ridgely.
Now Pat Browne is continuing her lifetime of service to her
community by establishing the Patricia A. Browne Scholarship
for North Caroline graduates who will pursue a career in
either education or nursing. Since she herself received a
scholarship, she wanted others to have the opportunity, as well.

This year’s recipient is Delaney Citro of Goldsboro, awarded
the first $2,000 scholarship. She was among four applicants 4S 3T[JRGJW ;49* KTW

who answered Miss Browne’s essay prompt, “In 10 years, ^TZW (FWTQNSJ ,45 (FSINIFYJX
where do you see yourself?”
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Robin Fox said. “I
just thought that was
very sweet.”
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Living in Denton, Browne Scholarship to North Caroline
Miss Browne recently High School 2024 graduate Delaney Citro
shared her memories of Goldsboro.
of growing up and teaching in Caroline County. Helping
to tell her story was Robin Fox of Denton, who visits her
former English teacher daily.
Miss Browne is a Caroline County native, with roots that go
back to 1760. She will turn 90 on Sept. 16.
Miss Browne grew up near Denton, and she graduated from
Caroline High School in 1952.
She won a senatorial scholarship to attend Washington
College. She majored in education, earning her degree in
1956 and heading back home to teach at her alma mater.
Miss Browne worked at Caroline High School for three years
before moving over to the new North Caroline High School,
where she spent the rest of her career.
“I enjoyed what I did,” she said. “It was hard work, but I
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