On Wednesday evening, Brenham High School recognized its graduating seniors for their outstanding achievements during the 38th annual scholarship ceremony, organized by the school’s National Honor Society chapter.
The night kicked off honoring the top academic performers valedictorian Aidan Keller and salutatorian Alex Lawhorn. Both received their honor stoles from Principal Michael Watts.
Keller, whose parents are Brandon and Jill Keller, will attend Texas A&M University this fall to study chemical engineering.
Lawhorn, son of Jimmy and Emily Lawhorn, plans to study aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University as well.
Graduation is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at Cub Stadium.
The event then celebrated the Class of 2025 as members prepare to take the next steps after graduation, awarding scholarships totaling $111,150 from a variety of local and regional sources, including memorial funds and civic organizations.
Memorial scholarships made up about $44,400 of the total, while civic scholarships contributed roughly $66,750.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of scholarships to many deserving seniors from the Class of 2025.
Memorial Scholarships
Bonnie Dee Whitehead Memorial Scholarship – Karina Maldonado, $1,000
Brenham Iron Works Jase Lackey Memorial Scholarship – Daniel Guerrero, $1,000
Brooks McVean Memorial Scholarship Fund
Brett Campbell, $1,250
Sean Cao, $1,250
Aariyah Murray, $1,250
Maeleigh Pauler, $1,250
Cullen Halfmann, $5,000
Giavanna Donaho, $5,000
DeWayne Jasinski Memorial Track Scholarship – Issac Powell, $1,000
Dick Atkinson Memorial – Brett Campbell, $2,500
Dr. Robert S. Stark DO Memorial Scholarship
Kailyn Shugart, $1,000
Audrey Schmidt, $1,000
Drs. Wilfred & Bobbie Dietrich Memorial DAR Good Citizen Scholarship – Aiden James Keller, $1,000
Drs. Wilfred & Bobbie Dietrich Memorial Boys/Girls State Scholarship – Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Golda Johnson Memorial – Heily Mellado, $500
Henry J. Sr. and Ethel Boehm Memorial
Lillianna Gonzales, $800
Sarah Mabie, $800
Natalie Montes, $800
HLP Moore Memorial – Audra Preuss, $500
Jarrett Russell Halfmann Memorial Scholarship
Allen Guerrero, $1,000
Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Jose Santibanez Ambrocio, $1,000
Bailey Stegint, $1,000
Tre’Vion Wills, $1,000
Kaci Konieczny Memorial Scholarship – Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Kim Elizabeth Summar Memorial Scholarship
Graceyn Stroech, $500
Melaine Taing, $500
Lizzy Pham, $500
Adyen Wiesepape, $500
LL Goodwin Memorial Scholarship
Claire Jackson, $500
Logan Ballard, $500
Olivia DeBerardino, $500
Madeline Pierce, $500
Cyani Stewart, $500
MIC Group Employee Memorial Scholarship – Christian Kelly, $1,000
Mildred “Midge” Lubbock Memorial Scholarship – Olivia DeBerardino, $250
Mirabeau B. Lamar Memorial Graham Masonic Lodge #20 – Adilynn Lange, $2,000
Ollie & Evelyn Finke Memorial Girl Scout Scholarship – Addison Smith, $500
Pam Schroeder “The P” Memorial Scholarship
Avery Maurer, $1,500
Haylie Niemeyer, $1,500
Pastor George W. and Rosie Whitley Fry Memorial Scholarship – Kelton Richardson, $500
Pilot Club of Brenham Marsha Foster and Patricia Hughes Memorial
Camila Flores, $250
Leyton Blankenburg, $250
Aidan Keller, $500
Rhead Robbins Memorial Character Scholarship
Brett Campbell, $400
Landon Flisowski, $400
Barrett Kohring, $400
Corbin Janner, $400
Lainie Bolcerek, $400
Stacie Ann Mehrens Memorial Scholarship – Addison Smith, $500
Steven C. Haley Memorial Scholarship – Samuel Clepper, $1,000
Civic Scholarships
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Scholarship – Jose Ambrocio Santibanez, $500
American Legion Auxiliary Post 48 – Adilynn Lange, $1,000
Boys & Girls Club of Washington County – Sean Cao, $1,000
Brenham Band Parent Organization – Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Brenham Elks Lodge #979 – Allen Guerrero, $1,000
Brenham Game Changers
Tre’Vion Wills, $500
Kelton Richardson, $500
Brenham Heritage Museum Docent Scholarship – Claire Jackson, $1,000
Brenham ISD Superintendent Scholarship – Sean Cao, $1,000
Brenham National Bank Scholarship – Cullen Halfmann, $500
Brenham Noon Lions Club
Samuel Clepper, $1,000
Claire Jackson, $1,000
Brenham Noon Rotary Club
Sean Cao, $1,000
Lizzy Pham, $1,000
Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Brenham Police Officers Association – Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Brenham State Supported Living Center Volunteers Services Council – Audra Preuss, $1,000
Brenham VFW Auxiliary 7104 Scholarship – Graceyn Stroech, $1,000
Brenham VFW Post 7104 – Logan Ballard, $1,000
Blue Bell Creameries Inc. Scholarship – Sean Cao, $5,000
First Baptist Church of Brenham Scholarship – Tre’Vion Wills, $500
Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma – Claire Jackson, $500
Germania Insurance Scholarship – Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Herb Booth Track Scholarship – Issac Powell, $1,000
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship – Cullen Halfmann, $20,000
Jackie Herring Memorial Scholarship – Logan Ballard, $500
Lions Club of Washington County – Samuel Clepper, $1,000
Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 222 – Adilynn Lange, $1,000
Reverend Charles Edward and Cleora M. Kelly Scholarship – Christian Kelly, $1,000
Rotary Club of Washington County Scholarship – Olivia DeBerardino, $2,000
St. John A.M.E. Scholarship – Tre’Vion Wills, $1,000
United Daughters of the Confederacy Sterling Robertson Chapter 1740 – Brett Campbell, $500
Washington County Aggie Moms’ Club – Cullen Halfmann, $1,000
Washington County Go Texan Scholarship
Cullen Halfmann, $3,000
Olivia DeBerardino, $3,000
Madeline Pierce, $3,000
Washington County Ministerial Association Scholarship – Sean Cao, $1,000
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