Stanitis named Delaware State Parks Lifeguard of the Year
Travis Stanitis, a lifeguard at the Indian River Inlet beach, has been named Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol Lifeguard of the Year.
“His work ethic and determination throughout the summer was unparalleled,” said Capt. Bailey Noel.
Noel said he led by example and made multiple rescues this summer. He was also part of the competition team, participating at USLA Nationals in South Padre Island, Texas.
“He always asked what he could do to become better at the job,” Noel said. “It was a pleasure working with Travis and getting to see him grow as a guard and competitor. We could all look to Travis as what a guard should strive to be, and I thank him for his service during our 2024 season.”
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
