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Fairfield High School’s Class of 2025 were awarded upwards of $1,074,000 in scholarships during their annual Seniors Honor Assembly held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
The annual event recognized the accomplishments and achievements of this year’s graduates throughout their time at FHS. Seniors were given cords, sashes, scholarships, and awards for these accomplishments.
Principal Sonya Gibson welcomed the students, faculty, family, and friends to the ceremony and asked the seniors to “always carry a very special place in your heart for Fairfield High.”
CORDS, SASHES, PINS, & CERTIFICATES
–Honor Grads – Achieved an average Grade Point of 4.00 or greater, presented with an academic medal: (Gold Sash) Valedictorian – Lydia Morgan (5.65), Salutatorian – Preston Scott (5.37), Newton Hartley (5.35), Luke Cruce (5.32), Skylar Bonner (5.28), Addison Posey (5.26), Tiffany Jauregui (5.21), Carolyn Dunlap (5.18), Madelyn Morrison (5.04), Rylie Longer (4.99), Elizabeth Pillans (4.95), Suzune Awalt (4.91), Brayden Haley (4.88), Justin Johnson (4.82), Connor Petty (4.80), Addison Bailes (4.71), Nadia Hoskins (4.63), Jocelyn Salazar (4.61), Benjamin Kilkenny (4.60), Jimilyah Nash (4.56), Emma Hill (4.51), Bailey Lovelady (4.51), Abigail Gallegos (4.50), Mayrin Espinoza (4.50), Joshua George (4.49), Brooke Cobb (4.42), Briana Wall (4.42), Adan Espinoza (4.39), Alfonso Rodriguez (4.36), Angelina Cobb (4.35), Gracie Robinson (4.35), Cole Coufal (4.32), RaeAnne Rossiaky (4.30), Brayden Samford (4.30), Zoe Guillotte (4.29), Kynzee Payne (4.27), Hailey Wall (4.26), Morgan Roberson (4.24), Bryn Burkhart (4.24), Lillian Poole (4.15), Sol Ruiz (4.04), Austin Smith (4.03), and Justus Savage (4.00).
–Certificate of Academic Achievement to Salutatorian: Preston Scott
–Certificate of Academic Achievement and State of Texas Honor Graduate Certificate to Valedictorian: Lydia Morgan
–President’s Education Award: (Certificate & Pin) Suzune Awalt, Addison Bailes, Skylar Bonner, Bryn Burkhart, Angelina Cobb, Brooke Cobb, Cole Coufal, Luke Cruce, Carolyn Dunlap, Adan Espinoza, Mayrin Espinoza, Abigail Gallegos, Joshua George, Zoe Guillotte, Brayden Haley, Newton Hartley, Emma Hill, Nadia Hoskins, Tiffany Jauregui, Justin Johnson, Benjamin Kilkenny, Rylie Longer, Bailey Lovelady, Lydia Morgan, Madelyn Morrison, Jimilyah Nash, Kynzee Payne, Connor Petty, Elizabeth Pillans, Lillian Poole, Addison Posey, Morgan Roberson, Gracie Robinson, Alfonso Rodriguez, RaeAnne Rossiaky, Sol Ruiz, Jocelyn Salazar, Brayden Samford, Justus Savage, Preston Scott, Austin Smith, Briana Wall, and Hailey Wall.
–Foundation Program with Endorsement: (Double Black & Gold Cords) Jaci Abram, Megan Amaya, Suzune Awalt, Addison Bailes, Skylar Bonner, Bryn Burkhart, Logan Campbell, Cabastion Cargill, Mason Charlson, Angelina Cobb, Brooke Cobb, Zoie Coleman, Na’Kayla Conner, Cole Coufal, Casey Couture, Luke Cruce, Jerry Draper, Carolyn Dunlap, Adan Espinoza, Mayrin Espinoza, Franklin Fernandez, Abigail Gallegos, Carlos Garcia, Joshua George, Nadia Grecu, Zoie Guillotte, Jose Gutierrez, Brayden Haley, Suzanne Hanson, Newton Hartley, Talan Hathcock, Nicole Hawkins, Brooklyn Helton, Pingying Heng, Mayte Hidalgo, Emma Hill, Nadia Hoskins, Angel Izquierdo, Stormy Jackson, Tiffany Jauregui, Justin Johnson, Taniya Johnson, Mackenzi Jones, Keithan Kidd, Benjamin Kilkenny, Alyssa Lafon, Kenadie Laughrin, Judary Ledezma, Joanna Limones, Rylie Longer, Bailey Lovelady, Honey Lundy, Randle Mabery, Alfonso Madera, Jasmin Mandujano, Sydney Martin, Cheyenne McGee, Dylon McGowan, Keely McManus, Jalecia McMillian, Lily Moore, Lydia Morgan, Madelyn Morrison, Jimilyah Nash, Michael Nelson, Elijah Owen, Kynzee Payne, Conner Petty, Chandler Phillips, Elizabeth Pillans, Zada Pjetrovic, Lillian Poole, Addison Posey, Brianna Ramos, Nathan Richards, Alexis Rivera, Morgan Roberson, Gracie Robinson, Alfonso Rodriguez, RaeAnne Rossiaky, Nadia Rounds, Sol Ruiz, Jocelyn Salazar, Landon Salinas, Brayden Samford, Harley Sanders, Justus Savage, Preston Scott, Kaden Shoemaker, Austin Smith, Kylie Story, Liberty Talbert, Rustyn Taylor, Caden Thibodeaux, Kiera Walker, Briana Wall, Hailey Wall, Kaden Ward, Reese White, Calyn Wilson, Alyssa Winters, and Alexis Woodruff.
–UIL Scholar Awards – Top 10% of Class: Suzune Awalt, Skylar Bonner, Luke Cruce, Carolyn Dunlap, Newton Hartley, Tiffany Jauregui, Rylie Longer, Lydia Morgan, Madelyn Morrison, Elizabeth Pillans, Addison Posey, and Preston Scott.
–Red Cross: (Red Cords) Jaci Abram, Megan Amaya, Suzune Awalt, Logan Campbell, Angelina Cobb, Brooke Cobb, Zoie Coleman, Na’Kayla Conner, Cole Coufal, Luke Cruce, Carolyn Dunlap, Adan Espinoza, Mayrin Espinoza, Abigail Gallegos, Nadia Grecu, Suzanne Hanson, Nicole Hawkins, Mayte Hidalgo, Nadia Hoskins, Tiffany Jauregui, Mackenzi Jones, Alyssa Lafon, Kenadie Laughrin, Judary Ledezma, Joanna Limones, Rylie Longer, Bailey Lovelady, Honey Lundy, Randle Mabery, Jalecia McMillian, Jimilyah Nash, Michael Nelson, Zada Pjetrovic, Addison Posey, Brianna Ramos, Jesus Salazar, Jocelyn Salazar, Liberty Talbert, Caden Thibodeaux, Kiera Walker, Briana Wall, Hailey Wall, Reese White, Alyssa Winters, and Alexis Woodruff.
–Navarro College of Cosmetology: These students also graduate with a License of Cosmetology from Navarro College (Pink Cords) Megan Amaya, Suzanne Hanson, Mayte Hidalgo, Joanna Limones, Honey Lundy, Lily Moore, Reese White, and Hailey Woodcock.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Military Scholarships
–Unites States Marines Enlistment: $180,000 – Pingying Heng and Alfonso Madera
Community Scholarships
–Fairfield Lions Club: $1,000 Each – Abigail Gallegos and Jimilyah Nash
–Madison Bragg Memorial Scholarship: $3,000 – Elizabeth Pillans
–Fairfield Band Boosters: $600 Each – Skylar Bonner, Elijah Owen, Kynzee Payne, RaeAnne Rossiaky, and Kiera Walker
–Fairfield Band Boosters – Memorial: $1,000 – Tiffany Jauregui
–Freestone County Area Go Texan (Traditional): $1,000 – Cole Coufal
–Freestone County Area Go Texan (Technical): $1,000 – Logan Campbell
–Fairfield Masonic Lodge #103: $625 Each – Angelina Cobb, Brooke Cobb, Jerry Draper, and Elijah Owen
–Joe Lee Kirgan, Jr. Memorial for Girl’s Athletics: $1,500 – Addison Posey
–Farmers State Bank: $1,000 Each – Rylie Longer, Madelyn Morrison, and Elijah Owen
–Leatha Parker Memorial (GFWC/Fairfield History Club): $1,000 Each – Luke Cruce and Carolyn Dunlap
–Jack & Margaret Ritter Memorial (GFWC/Fairfield History Club): $1,000 – Tiffany Jauregui
–Community National Bank & Trust of Texas: $1,500 per year for four years, totaling $6,000 each – Rylie Longer and Addison Posey
–Rankin Gilpin Memorial: $500 per semester for 4 semesters, totaling $2,000 – Joshua George
–Standing Sober in Memory of Trent Staneart: $500 – Alexis Woodruff
–Freestone County Farm Bureau: $1,000 Each – Cole Coufal and Emma Hill
–Texas Farm Bureau Dist. 8 Mike Organ Memorial: $5,000 – Cole Coufal
–Incommons Bank of Fairfield Mickey Stubbs Memorial: $1,000 Each – Jerry Draper, Connor Petty, and Kiera Walker
–Freestone Credit Union: $750 Each – Justin Johnson, Rylie Longer, Zada Pjetrovic, Gracie Robinson, Brayden Samford, and Rustyn Taylor
–Fairfield Young Farmers Jimmy Bonner Memorial: $1,000 – Michael Nelson
–Fairfield Young Farmers Eugene “Gus” Steiner Memorial: $1,000 – Cole Coufal
–Fairfield Young Farmers: $1,000 – Connor Petty
–Fairfield Young Farmers: $500 Each – Elizabeth Pillans and Gracie Robinson
–Freestone County Game Management: $1,500 Each – Bryn Burkhart, Cole Coufal, Madelyn Morrison, Lillian Poole, Gracie Robinson, and Rustyn Taylor
–Fairfield Athletic Booster Club: $500 Each – Jaci Abram, Madelyn Morrison, Jimilyah Nash, Zada Pjetrovic, Addison Posey, Joshua George, and Elijah Owen
–Richland-Chambers Community Care Club: $1,500 Each – Michael Nelson, Elijah Owen, Chandler Phillips, Elizabeth Pillans, Jocelyn Salazar, and Rustyn Taylor
–Kindness from Case Memorial: $1,000 Each – Joshua George, Elizabeth Pillans, and Morgan Roberson
–Trinity Star Arts Council: $1,000 Each – Angelina Cobb, Carolyn Dunlap, and Kynzee Payne
–Bi-Stone County Aggie Moms Club: $500 – Tiffany Jauregui
–Freestone County 4-H Adult Leaders: $7,500 – Cole Coufal
–Freestone County 4-H Adult Leaders: $1,500 – Gracie Robinson
–Texas 4-H Foundation through San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo: $20,000 – Cole Coufal
–ALLen 4 Heroes: $750 Each – Na’Kayla Conner and Justin Johnson
–ALLen 4 Heroes: $1,000 – Lillian Poole
–Winkler Masonic Lodge: $1,000 Each – Suzune Awalt, Madelyn Morrison, and Elizabeth Pillans
–Fairfield Fire Rescue Auxiliary: $250 – Kiera Walker
–South Freestone County Water Supply Corp: $1,136 – RaeAnne Rossiaky
–Pat & Faye Donovan Family Memorial: $1,200 – Skylar Bonner
–Clay Cole Memorial Golf: $500 – Zada Pjetrovic
–Freestone County Retired Teachers: $500 – Jimilyah Nash
–Sunny Foundation: $1,500 Each – Suzune Awalt and Mayrin Espinoza
–Sunny Foundation: $2,00 Each – Lillian Pool and Rustyn Taylor
–Sunny Foundation: $2,500 Each – Morgan Roberson
–American Legion Post #288: $500 – Jimilyah Nash
–First United Methodist Church: $2,000 – Cole Coufal
–Dogan Alumni Association: $1,500 Each – Jaci Abram, Na’Kayla Conner, Jimilyah Nash, and Jaylon Shed
–Cotton Gin Masonic Lodge #154 of Kirvin: $500 – Kiera Walker
–St. Bernard Youth Group: $250 – Mayrin Espinoza
–Freestone Quilt Guild Newberry-Satterwhite Memorial: $500 – Kynzee Payne
–Paula Wade Memorial: $10,000 – Nadia Hoskins
–Long Industries Ag Mechanics: $1,000 Each – Adan Espinoza and Michael Nelson
–Diamond Youth Baseball: $1,000 – Justin Johnson
–FISD Education Foundation FAN: $1,000 Each – Kynzee Payne and Jimilyah Nash
–FISD Education Foundation Glass Arrow Services: $1,000 – Logan Campbell
–FISD Education Foundation Johnson Air: $1,000 – Rustyn Taylor
–FISD Education Foundation BC Oilfield: $1,000 – Nadia Grecu
–FISD Education Foundation K&G Metals: $1,000 Each – Angel Izquierdo and Bailey Lovelady
–FISD Education Foundation Small Town Tees & Freestone Diesel: $1,000 – Elizabeth Pillans
–FISD Education Foundation Fairfield Paint & Body: $1,000 – Tiffany Jauregui
–FISD Education Foundation: $1,000 Each – Skylar Bonner, Angelina Cobb, Cole Coufal, Carolyn Dunlap, Abigail Gallegos, Joshua George, Brooklyn Helton, Emma Hill, Rylie Longer, Madelyn Morrison, Lillian Poole, Morgan Roberson, and Gracie Robinson
–Smoaky’s Academic All-Stars: $1,000 – Addison Posey
–Jessica Marie Gillian Memorial: $1,500 – Jaci Abram
–New Hope Baptist Church: $1,000 per semester for 8 semesters totaling $8,000 – Elizabeth Pillans
–Blackhat Education Foundation: $1,000 – Mayte Hidalgo
–Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award: $300 – Kiera Walker
–Waste Connections: $1,000 Each – Bryn Burkhart and Preston Scott
–Neil and Barbara Bass Charitable Trust: $6,063.50 Each – Jaci Abram and Rustyn Taylor
–Sue Parsons by Parson’s Commercial Roofing: $500 – Jimilyah Nash
–Texas Farm Credit’s Marsha Martin: $5,000 – Cole Coufal
–Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers: $500 Each – Jaci Abram, Jalecia McMillian, Jimilyah Nash and Addison Posey
–Jerry Pruitt Memorial Athletic: $500 – Rustyn Taylor
–Fairfield Chamber of Commerce: $1,000 Each – Madelyn Morrison and Elijah Owen
–MITER Charitable Foundation: $1,000 – Gracie Robinson
–Stephenson-Perona: $15,000 – Addison Posey
State & National Industry Scholarships
–Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc.: $3,000 Each for two semesters totaling $6,000 – Elizabeth Pillans and Addison Posey
–Texas Rural Water Foundation: $1,500 – Suzune Awalt
–Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.: $1,000 – Carolyn Dunlap
–NRG Energy Jewett ecoNRG Environmental: $1,000 – Preston Scott
–NRG Energy Jewett ecoNRG Limestone Project Empolyees’ Fund: $500 – Preston Scott
–The State of Texas Big Tex Youth Livestock: $750 per semester over a four-year period totaling $6,000 – Cole Coufal
–Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum, Inc.: $1,500 Each – Suzune Awalt and Preston Scott
–Hilcorp: $5,000 per year for four years totaling $20,000 Each – Zoe Guillotte and Addison Posey
–Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Branch #163: $2,000 – Cole Coufal
–National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award – Jerry Draper
College & University Scholarships
–Dallas Christian College presented an Academic Scholarship in the amount of $6,500 per year for four years, totaling $26,000 to Justin Johnson. Justin has committed to play baseball for the school next year.
–The University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas presented a Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $12,000 per year for four years totaling $48,000; a Frontier Scholarship in the amount of $16,060 per year for four years totaling $64,240; and an Ozarks Annual Fund Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year for four years totaling $4,000 for a grand total of $116,240 to Jerry Draper. Jerry will be a student coach for the school next year.
–The University of Texas at Tyler presented an Employee Dependent Scholarship that covers tuition and fees in the amount of $9,600 per year for four years totaling $38,400 to Joshua George.
–Navarro College presents a Band Scholarship in the amount of $1,400 per year for two years totaling $2,800 to Rey Ramirez.
–Texas Tech University presented a Presidential Merit Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year for four years totaling $4,000 to Nicole Hawkins.
–Jacksonville College presented an Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per semester for four semesters totaling $10,000 to Na’Kayla Conner. Na’Kayla will be on the track team for the school next year.
–McPherson College of Kansas presented a Shotgun Sports Award in the amount of $1,000 per year for four years totaling $4,000; a Premier Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year for four years totaling $4,000; and a MC Merit Scholarship in the amount of $16,000 for four years totaling $64,000 for a grand total of $72,000 to Jack Savage.
–Stephen F. Austin State University presented an Academic Excellence Scholarship in the amount of $3,500 per year for four years totaling $14,000 to Benjamin Kilkenny.
–Navarro College presented a Band Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 per year for two years totaling $6,000 to Angelina Cobb.
–Texas A&M University presented a Judith Reynolds Foundation Excellence Award Scholarship from the Mays Business School in the amount of $2,000 per year for four years totaling $8,000 to Tiffany Jauregui.
–Hardin-Simmons University presented a Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $9,000 per semester, totaling $18,000 per year for four years totaling $72,000 to Justus Savage.
–The University of Oklahoma presented an Award of Excellence and Out of State Fees in the amount of $17,000 per year for four years totaling $68,000 to Austin Smith.
Fairfield High School Scholarships
–Beta Club in Memory of Jonya Anderson Schuman: $1,000 – Kynzee Payne
–Social Studies Department in Memory of Ms. Linda Melontree: $110 – Mayrin Espinoza
–Eagle Publication Yearbook: $100 Each – Carolyn Dunlap, Rylie Longer, Madelyn Morrison, and Addison Posey
–Math Department in memory of Mr. James Ireland: $320 – Elijah Owen
–Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE): $200 Each – Addison Bailes, Skylar Bonner, Tiffany Jauregui, Justin Johnson, Bailey Lovelady, Jimilyah Nash, Kynzee Payne, Addison Posey, Justus Savage, and Preston Scott
–Fairfield Rotary Interact Club: $100 Each – Nadia Hoskins and Kynzee Payne
–Fairfield Rotary Interact Club: $150 Each – Emma Hill and Morgan Roberson
–Fairfield Rotary Interact Club: $200 – Skylar Bonner
–Fairfield Rotary Interact Club: $250 Each – Bryn Burkhart and Preston Scott
–Fairfield Rotary Interact Club: $350 – Tiffany Jauregui
–Fellowship of Christian Athletes: $150 Each – Addison Bailes, Luke Cruce, Jimilyah Nash, Elijah Owen, Conner Petty, and Justus Savage
–Student Council: $150 Each – Carolyn Dunlap, Rylie Longer, and Preston Scott
–Student Council: $200 Each – Jaci Abram, Nadia Hoskins, and Addison Posey
–Student Council: $300 – Jimilyah Nash
–Kerry Hand in Honor of her Retirement: $400 – Carolyn Dunlap
–Dr. Mickie Jackson in Leu of Retirement Gift: $400 – Luke Cruce
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
–Hayward Eatmon – Jerry Draper and Joshua George
–Dennis Gilbreath Memorial – Jaci Abram
–Brison Hearron Memorial – Elizabeth Pillans and Zada Pjetrovic
–Ben Capps, Jr. – Jimilyah Nash
–Beverly Ivy Gamble – Addison Posey
–Sally Rose Awalt Spirit of Fairfield High – Suzune Awalt
Congratulations to the Fairfield Class of 2025 on a job well done!
(Photos by Natalia V. Marsters)
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