Cara Jade Dorris died tragically on October 14, 2022 after being struck by a hit and run driver. A graduate of Brown University, Cara was an author, poet, teacher, and world traveler. Cara lived her life with a sense of adventure and exploration. A graduate of Brown University, Cara's work has been published in Her writing has been published in The Jerusalem Post, The Hartford Courant, and The New York Times. The Cara Jade Dorris Writing Scholarship will be awarded annually to an exceptional high school student who demonstrates extraordinary writing skills, emulating Cara’s competitive spirit and passion for life.