Old Lyme Historical Society Awards Carol Noyes Winters Scholarships to Two LOL High School Seniors

The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc.’s scholarship presentation was held at the Society’s building on Lyme Street.

OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. this week announced the recipients of two Carol Noyes Winters Scholarships. The scholarships are given to outstanding students from Lyme and Old Lyme, who intend to study history in college.

The society in a press release said scholarships were presented to Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) seniors Chloe Datum and Simon Karpinski.

Both students were involved with the National High School Mock Trial competition as “major players” in the LOLHS team’s two state championships, according to the historical society.

Chloe Datum, center, with parents Jennifer and Michael Datum. Photo courtesy of James Meehan.

Chloe Datum is the daughter of Jennifer and Michael Datum. She hopes that her study of history will guide her toward a career in the the area of policy and law. Datum will attend George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Simon Karpinski, center, with parents Sarah and Ben Karpinski. Photo courtesy of James Meehan.

Simon Karpinski is the son of Sarah and Ben Karpinski. He was the Valedictorian of the LOLHS Class of 2025 and hopes that his study of history will help him to attend law school and eventually practice law. He hopes to one day serve in public office. Karpinski will attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.