Over One Million Dollars In Scholarships Awarded to FHS Graduates

While no one was able to be present at the Fairfield Independent School District’s Class of 2020 Senior Awards Assembly, it does not change how well these students, no graduates, worked to achieve many things during an unforeseen pandemic year.

UNITED STATES MILITARY AWARDS

–The United States Marine Corps presents an Enlistment Scholarship which is the GI Bill that is approximately worth $180,000 to John David Nicholson
–The United States Army presents an Enlistment Scholarship which is the GI Bill that is approximately worth $180,000 to Marcus Sammuel Lupo

Community Scholarships

–Fairfield Lions Club presented two scholarships in the amounts of $500 each to Dre’Kiera Marie Maxwell and Brazos Lee Monico.
–Mary Robinson Scholarship presented in the amount of $600 to David Brian Thomas
–Fairfield Band Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amounts of $600 to Klay Watson Bonner and Andrew John Williams
–The Fairfield Masonic Lodge No. 103 Scholarships presented four scholarships in the amount of $500 each to Madilynn Grace Isaacs, Marissa Belle Johnson, Brazos Lee Monico, Chandler Wade Noble.
–Kindness from Case Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Case Robinson presented three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to Hallie Ann Davidson, Marissa Belle Johnson, and Lex Allen Thompson
–The Fairfield Rotary Club presented a Fairfield Rotary Club Four Way Test Essay/Video Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap and a Fairfield Rotary Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Emily Grace Bonner.
–Freestone County Farm Bureau presented two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Madilynn Grace Isaacs and Lex Allen Thompson.
–Farmers State Bank presented three scholarships in the amount of $500 each to Emily Grace Bonner, Madilynn Grace Isaacs, and Lyndi Cate Wilson.
–Leatha Parker Memorial Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amounts of $750 to Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap and Bailey Elizabeth Jones
–a Jack and Margaret Ritter Memorial Scholarship given by the GFWC/History Club presented in the amount of $1,000 to Erin Lindsey Rachel
–Trinity Star Arts Council scholarship presented in the amount of $1,000 to Andrew John Williams
–Community National Bank and Trust of Texas – Rankin Gilpin Memorial Scholarship presented an award in the amount of $400 for four semesters Brazos Lee Monico
–Community National Bank and Trust of Texas Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amount of $1,500 per year for 4 years to Merrianne Renee Markham and Erin Lindsey Rachel
–The Bryan “BT” Thornton Musical Scholarship presented a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to David Brian Thomas.
–Freestone Credit Union Board of Directors presented five scholarships in the amount of $500 to Klay Watson Bonner, Madeline Paige Clark, William Trent Ferguson, Madilynn Grace Isaacs, and William Logan Taylor
–Freestone Credit Union Employees presented two scholarships in the amount of $500 to Kalyn Jade Ethridge and Trenton Joseph Hauser
–Freestone County 4-H Adult Leadership Scholarship presented a scholarship in the amount of $1,250 to William Conner Jackson
–Bi-Stone A&M Mothers Club presented an Aggie Mom’s Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Erin Lindsey Rachel.
–Fairfield Eagle Club presented six Eagle Club Scholarships in the amount of $500 each to Tyler Matthew Haynes, Bailey Elizabeth Jones, Marissa Belle Johnson, Brazos Lee Monico, Chandler Wade Noble and Andrew John Williams
–Community Care Club Scholarships of St. Elmo, Winkler, and Streetman communities around the Richland Chambers Lake presented four scholarships in the amount of $1,250 to Gavin Arthur Neidich, Chandler Wade Noble, Erin Lindsey Rachel and Randon Andrew Zeidler
–Roe Hampton Memorial Foundation presented a Roe Hampton Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Rheagan McKenzie Cotton.
–Fairfield Young Farmers presented three scholarships totaling $3,000 to Lex Allen Thompson is receiving the Jimmy Bonner Memorial Award, Madilynn Grace Isaacs is receiving the Gus Steiner Memorial Award, and Hallie Ann Davidson is receiving the Young Farmer Award.
–Constable Pamela Brackens Barnes “Dream” Scholarship was presented in the amount of $1,000 to Ariana Kawona Thurman
–The First United Methodist Church Scholarship was presented in the amount of $2,000 to Kayla Diane Grecu
–Broken Crayons Restoration Life Center Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amount of $500 to Jamisha Tamara Jennetta Fields and Shane David Mount
–Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship was presented in the amount of $500 toAbbie Gail Cunningham
–Dogan Alumni presented four scholarships in the amount of $750 each to Justin O’Connor Abram, Aidan Keith Brackens, Dre’Kiera Marie Maxwell, and Ariana Kawona Thurman.
–Barn Stompers Square Dance Club presented a scholarship in the amount of $500 to Kailee Renee Marchand.
–Ward Prairie Baptist Church presented a scholarship in the amount of $500 to William Conner Jackson.
–The Winkler Masonic Lodge presented two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Brazos Lee Monico and William Logan Taylor.
–Rhett Latham Memorial Foundation presented a Rhett Latham Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Rheagan McKenzie Cotton.
–Fairfield Police Department Houston Flowers Memorial Scholarships were presented in the amounst of $500 to Tylie Ann Bruce and Marissa Belle Johnson
–Incommons Bank of Fairfield presented two Mickey Stubbs Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $500 to Kody Wade Beene and Marissa Belle Johnson and awarded a scholarship in the amounst of $1,000 to Bailey Elizabeth Jones
–Pat and Faye Donovan Family Memorial Scholarship presented a scholarship in the amount of $1,200 to Kailee Renee Marchand
–The Texas Federation of Women’s Club (TFWC) presented a Janet Loftis Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Bailey Elizabeth Jones
–Seth Broesche Memorial Foundation presented a scholarship in the amount of $750 to Rheagan McKenzie Cotton
–The Cole Family presented a Clay Cole Memorial Golf Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Payton Charles Hughes
–Freestone County Youth Sports Scholarships presented three scholarships in the amount of $250 to Justin O’Connor Abram, Zane Brayden Anderson, and Sierra Alyse Sanders
–The family of Trooper 6173 Memorial presented two Trooper 6173 Memorial Scholarships Chandler Wade Noble will be awarded $1,000 and Bailey Grace Mills will be awarded $500
–Freestone County Game Management presented five scholarships, one in the amount of $250 to Marrianne Renee Markham, one in the amount of $1,000 to Emily Grace Bonner ($1,000), and three in the amount of $2,000 to Madilynn Grace Isaacs, Chandler Wade Noble, and Lex Allen Thompson
–Cotton Gin Masonic Lodge #154 of Kirvin, Texas presented a Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Kody Wade Beene
–the Stephenson-Perona Scholarship Award presented a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to Braden Scott Bossier

STATE and NATIONAL INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

–Texas High School Rodeo Association Region 9 presented a scholarship in the amount of $1,750 to Rheagan McKenzie Cotton
–A Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative Scholarship was presented in the amount of $1,000 to Emily Grace Bonner
–Nucor Technical Academy Scholarship was presented in the amount of $130,00 over three years at the Academy to Payton Charles Hughes
–Nucor Steel Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amount of $3,500 per year for four years totaling $14,000 each to Emma Lynn Copeland and William Trent Ferguson
–The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo presented a Go Texan Scholarship in the amount of $20,000 over four years to Erin Lindsey Rachel
–Texas Youth Rodeo Association presented a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Rheagan McKenzie Cotton
–The State Fair of Texas presented a Big Tex Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 to Madilynn Grace Isaacs
–ecoNRG Environmental Scholarships presented give scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Sergio Christopher Izquierdo, Catherine Ann Scott, Christopher Dylan Scott, and William Logan Taylor
–NRG Limestone Project Employees’ Fund Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amount of $500 to Catherine Ann Scott and Christopher Dylan Scott
–National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented a Fairfield High School DAR award to David Brian Thomas.
–Navarro County Electric Cooperative presented two scholarships in the amount of $6,000 to Merrianne Renee Markham and Chandler Wade Noble.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

–Navarro College presented a Football/Athletic Scholarship in the amount of approximately $8,000 for two years totaling $16,000 to Jar-Mychael Rashad Hudson.
–McLennan Community College presented a Jewell Louise Wood Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Christopher Dylan Scott.
–Sam Houston State University presented a Sam Houston Honors Scholarship in the amount of $4,625 per year for four years for a grand total of $18,500 to David Brian Thomas.
–Southern Nazarene University presented a Football/Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $8,000 per year for four years totaling $32,000 and an Academic Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 per year for four years totaling $24,000 for a grand total of $56,000 to LaDaniel DeQuann McWilliams
–Midwestern State University presented a Football/Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $7,000 per year for a four year total of $28,000 to Justin O’Connor Abram
–Trinity Valley Community College presented a TVCC Band Scholarship in the amount of $2,450 to Cristal Arellano Reyes
–Abilene Christian University presented a Full Athletic Scholarship to play Volleyball in the amount of $37,800 per year for four years totaling $151,200 to Braden Scott Bossier
–The Terry Foundation presented a 2020 Terry Scholar Scholarship to assist with the cost of attending Sam Houston State University in the amount of approximately $25,000 per year for a four year total of $100,000 to David Brian Thomas
–Trinity Valley Community College presented a TVCC Band Scholarship in the amount of $2,800 to Emma Lynn Copeland
–Missouri Valley College presented a Softball/Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $10,500 per year for a four year total of $42,000 to Bailey Elizabeth Jones
–Texas A&M University at Commerce presented a Football/Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 per year for four years for a grand total of $24,000 to Chandler Wade Noble
–McLennan Community College presented a Hoover Title III Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Catherine Ann Scott
–Trinity Valley Community College presented a TVCC Band Scholarship in the amount of $3,150 to Merrianne Renee Markham
–Blinn College presented a Cheer Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Madilynn Grace Isaacs
–Southwest Texas Junior College presented a Full Ride Rodeo Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 per year for two years totaling $12,000 to Rheagan MaKenzie Cotton
–Trinity Valley Community College presented a TVCC Band Scholarship in the amount of $2,450 to Charles Edward Daniels
–Texas Tech University presented a Texas Tech Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year which is renewable for four years for a total of $16,000 to Kourtney Ann Mensch
–McLennan Community College presented a Hoover Title III Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to William Logan Taylor
–Stephen F.Austin State University presented an Academic Excellence Scholar Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 per year for four years for a total of $12,000 to Andrew John Williams.

SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

–Fairfield High School is an exceptional school. It is a place where students of all types of races, ethnicities, talents, and abilities meet on a daily basis. Every so often we have a student who brings excitement and laughter every day. You will not find a more loyal supporter of Fairfield High School and he will be missed by all. I would like to recognize Richard Allan Charlson.
–Beta Club Scholarship in Memory of Jonya Anderson Schuman presented a scholarship in the amount of $500 to Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap
–Fairfield High School’s Social Studies Department scholarship in memory of Ms. Linda Melontree presented a scholarship in the amount of $280 to Kayelee Denise Adams
–Eagles for Christ presents three scholarships in the amount of $100 to Erin Lindsey Rachel, David Brian Thomas and Andrew John Williams.
–the Fairfield High School Eagle Publication Scholarships for Yearbook in the amount of $125 to Emily Grace Bonner and Merrianne Renee Markham and Newspaper in the amount of $250 to Abbie Gaill Cunningham
–Math Department Scholarship in memory of James & Beth Ireland is presented in the amount of $340 to Devin Lee Johnson
–Art Club Scholarships presented two scholarships in the amount of $400 to Breanna Nichole Gray and Charity Denyce Starr
–the Drama Club Scholarships presented four scholarships in the amount of $250 to Devin Lee Johnson, Kourtney Ann Mensch, Erin Lindsey Rachel, and Margie Ann Savage
–The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) presented scholarships in the amount of $200 :Kody Wade Beene, Tylie Ann Bruce, Emily Grace Bonner, Abbie Gail Cunningham, Hallie Ann Davidson, Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Sergio Christopher, Izquierdo, William Conner Jackson, Devin Lee Johnson, Merrianne Renee Markham, Brazos Lee Monico, Gavin Arthur Neidich, Sierra Alyse Sanders, Catherine Ann Scott, William Logan Taylor, Lex Allen Thompson, Andrew John Williams, and Lyndi Cate Wilson
–The Interact Club presents four Interact Scholarships totaling $1,000 to Emily Grace Bonner, Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Erin Lindsey Rachel and Shakeitha Maechelle Wiley
–Fairfield High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes scholarships presented three scholarships in the amount of $175 to Erin Lindsey Rachel, David Brian Thomas, and Andrew John Williams
–Sally Rose Awalt Media Center presents a scholarship in the amount of $300 to Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap
–Student Council Scholarships presented one scholarship in the amount of $50 to David Brian Thomas, two scholarships in the amount of $100 to Emily Grace Bonner and Logan Payne Todd, and one scholarship in the amount of $200 to Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap
–Ms. Ronni Gallegos has elected to give a scholarship in lieu of a rocking chair in the amount of $300 to Bailey Elizabeth Jones

Honor Graduates

They will receive a gold sash, and all honor graduates meet requirements for the Presidents Education Awards Program.
Justin O’Connor Abram, Kody Wade Beene, Emily Grace Bonner, Klay Watson Bonner, Braden Scott Bossier, Garrett Duane Brown, Tylie Ann Bruce, Modesto Antony Cortez , Abbie Gail Cunningham, Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Nereyda Espinoza, Naydelin Espinoza Molina, Joyce Elizabeth Ferguson, Trenton Joseph Hauser, Tyler Matthew Haynes, Payton Charles Hughes, Sergio Christopher Izquierdo, William Conner Jackson, Devin Lee Johnson, Marissa Belle Johnson, Tristyn Zaine Kahrs, Taylor Mckenzie Lloyd, Kailee Renee Marchand, Merrianne Renee Markham, Sarah Elizabeth McHenry, Kourtney Ann Mensch, Bailey Grace Mills, Jordan B Owens, Erin Lindsey Rachel, Margie Ann Savage, Catherine Ann Scott, Christopher Dylan Scott, Charity Denyce Starr, William Logan Taylor, David Brian Thomas, Lex Allen Thompson, Andrew John Williams, and Lyndi Cate Wilson
Devin Lee Johnson is awarded with a certificate of academic achievement because he is the Salutatorian of the Fairfield High School Class of 2020.
William Conner Jackson is awarded with a certificate of academic achievement because he is the Valedictorian of the Fairfield High School Class of 2020. Conner is also presented with the State of Texas Honor Graduate Certificate. This certificate authorizes the president of any state-supported college or university to provide a scholarship consisting of the payment of tuition for the first two semesters following high school graduation.

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

The Hayward Eatmon Citizenship Award is presented by the class of 1971 in his memory. Hayward loved sports and did well at them. He was a very friendly and outgoing person. This year’s recipient is Andrew John Williams.
The Dennis Gilbreath Memorial Award is presented by the class of 1972 in his memory. To receive this award you must have lettered in a least one sport and shown outstanding citizenship and leadership while in school. This year the award is presented to Braden Scott Bossier.
The senior class of 1993 began the Brison Hearron Memorial Citizenship Award. Brison was a well-liked young man who participated in athletics, band, and drama. The recipient of this citizenship award is Kailee Renee Marchand.
The Ben Capps Jr. Citizenship Award sponsored by the Fairfield Rotary Club is presented each year to a senior student who has been active in school and community activities while maintaining high moral values, high academics and respect for others. This year’s recipient is David Brian Thomas.
Beverly Ivy Gamble Citizenship Award is presented each year in memory of Beverly Ivy Gamble by her class of 1963. Beverly was very active in many school and community activities while maintaining a high scholastic average. This year’s recipient has met these high standards. This year the award is presented to Erin Lindsey Rachel.
In loving memory of Sally Awalt, the Fairfield High School Faculty presents the Sally Rose Awalt, Spirit of Fairfield High Award. Ms. Awalt, a life-long enthusiast of learning, epitomized the qualities that make our school unique. Her love of education, compassion for children, and drive for excellence and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, touched us all. Her spirit truly resides in these halls of FHS. The recipient of this award has been selected on the basis of academic potential, community/church activities, school activities, citizenship and factors distinguishing the students from his/her peers. The recipient of the Sally Rose Awalt, Spirit of Fairfield High School Award is Kobe Bryce Freeman.

The Foundation Program with Endorsements Graduates are as follows: Justin O’Connor Abram, Kayelee Denise Adams, Devon Allan Anderson, Leigha Grace Anderson, Zane Brayden Anderson , Michael Ulices Arbaiza, Chase Henry Arriaga, Kody Wade Beene, Emily Grace Bonner, Klay Watson Bonner, Braden Scott Bossier, Aidan Keith Brackens, Garrett Duane Brown, Tylie Ann Bruce, Jada Lavell Marie Clark, Madeline Paige Clark, Sarah Nicole Cockerell, Sean Matthew Collins, Emma Lynn Copeland, Modesto Antony Cortez, Rheagan MaKenzie Cotton, Abbie Gail Cunningham, Hallie Ann Davidson, Joey Lee Davis, Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Nereyda Espinoza, Naydelin Espinoza Molina, Kalyn Jade Ethridge, Reese Alan Feagins, Joyce Elizabeth Ferguson, William Trent Ferguson, Jamisha Tamara Jennetta Fields, Jose Angel Fierro Arreola, Kobe Bryce Freeman, Breanna Nichole Gray Kayla Diane Grecu, Lauren Kennedy Hall, Daujah Monae Hamilton, Hayden Keith Hardwick, Baylee Reice Harris, Daeja Danae Harris, Bryce Conner Harrison, Trenton Joseph Hauser, Tyler Matthew Haynes, Robert McKinley Hendrix, Gage Quintin Hoover, Jar-Mychael Rashad Hudson, Jaylin Alexis Hughes, Payton Charles Hughes, Madilynn Grace Isaacs, Sergio Christopher Izquierdo, William Conner Jackson, Devin Lee Johnson, Marissa Belle Johnson, Bailey Elizabeth Jones, Tristyn Zaine Kahrs, Brooke Minnette Leatherman, Angel Javier Limones, Garrett Blaze Little, Taylor McKenzie Lloyd, Marcus Sammuel Lupo, Kailee Renee Marchand, Merrianne Renee Markham, Dre’Kiera Marie Maxwell, Joel Brandon Maynes, Sarah Elizabeth McHenry, Cameron Lee McVeay, LaDaniel DeQuann McWilliams, Kourntey Ann Mensch, Bailey Grace Mills, Brazos Lee Monico, Tristan Alan Mose, Grecia Munoz, Gavin Arthur Neidich, Gary Wayne Nichols Jr, John David Nicholson, Bruce Allan Niemeyer, Piper Lynn Niswanger, Chandler Wade Noble, Chelsea Lynn Nunley, Brenda Lizet Ocampo, Jordan B Owens, Wesley Vilhelm Parker, Breanna Louise Pilgreen, Erin Lindsey Rachel, Cristal Arellano Reyes, Sierra Alyse Sanders, Margie Ann Savage, Catherine Ann Scott, Christopher Dylan Scott, Raul Serna Jr, Kobe O’Neal Shed, Mason James Sherber, Kaleb Lynn Shoemaker, William Alexander Simon, Charity Denyce Starr, Jaylon Deante Strawther, William Logan Taylor, David Brian Thomas, Lex Allen Thompson, Trista Michelle Thornbrough, Ariana Kawona Thurman, ShaKeitha Maechelle Wiley, Andrew John Williams, Lyndi Cate Wilson, Sebastian Ty Wooden, and Randon Andrew Zeidler

UIL Scholar Award
The following students are in the Top Ten Percent of their class and each meets the requirements for the UIL Scholar Award: Emily Grace Bonner, Klay Watson Bonner, Braden Scott Bossier, Tylie Ann Bruce, Abbie Gail Cunningham, Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Nereyda Espinoza, William Conner Jackson, Devin Lee Johnson, Kailee Renee Marchand, Erin Lindsey Rachel, David Brian Thomas, and Andrew John Williams

Red Cross Red Cords
The following students have donated blood once this year to the Red Cross and will receive red cords to wear at graduation: Leigha Grace Anderson, Michael Ulices Arbaiza, Emily Grace Bonner, Garrett Duane Brown, Abbie Gail Cunningham, Hallie Ann Davidson, Rebecca Kathryn Dunlap, Nereyda Espinoza, Naydelin Espinoza Molina, Reese Alan Feagins, Jamisha Tamara Jennetta Fields, Breanna Nichole Gray
Daeja Danae Harris, Trenton Joseph Hauser, Tristyn Zaine Kahrs, Anayiah Lynnae Larkin, Garrett Blaze Little, Kailee Renee Marchand, Kourtney Ann Mensch, Bailey Grace Mills, Bruce Allan Niemeyer, Piper Lynn Niswanger, Chelsea Lynn Nunley, Wesley Vilhelm Parker, Breanna Louise Pilgreen, Cristal Arellano Reyes, Sierra Alyse Sanders, Charity Denyce Starr, David Brian Thomas, Logan Payne Todd, and ShaKeitha Maechelle Wiley

Congratulations to these students.

Commencement ceremonies for Fairfield High School graduating seniors will be held Friday, May 29, 2020 at Eagle Field beginning at 8:00 p.m.