June 22, 2016 - In May, many faculty members, relatives, friends, and community member packed the Joaquin High School auditorium in order to show their support of the Class of 2016. Over $509,000 in scholarship money was given to students in order to help with the pursuit of their post-secondary goals. Because of the tremendous support of the community, students are able to continue their education after high school graduation.
Awards received include the following:
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Go Texan Scholarship: Katherine Patrick
• Go Texan Scholarship: Trevor May, Miranda Prnka, Kimberly Bailey, Carly Bledsoe, Tori Baker, Raelyn Hill
• Joaquin Employee Scholarship: Miranda Prnka, Trevor May, Alexis Penning, Sidney Harville, Julianna Martin, Katherine Patrick, Colby Hamilton
• Tenaha Holiday Hoops Scholarship: Colby Hamilton
• First Baptist Church Haslam Scholarship: Julianna Martin
• Shelby County Cruisers Scholarship: Julianna Martin
• Daughters of the Republic of Texas Scholarship: Julianna Martin
• JHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship: LaJadezamen Atkins, Katherine Patrick, Alexis Byrd, Cole Powdrill, Nathaniel Retamar, Colby Hamilton
• Durwood Russell Memorial Scholarship: Shelby Diven, Sidney Harville
• Elmer Mathews Memorial Scholarship: Julianna Martin
• LSU Shreveport Purple and Gold Scholarship: Kaitlynn Scruggs, Maddison Andres
• Stephen F. Austin State University Academic Excellence Scholarship: Kimberly Bailey
• SFA Alumni Scholarship - B. Blevins: Raelyn Hill
• SFA Alumni Scholarship - K. Golden: Alexis Penning
• Joaquin High School Alumni Association Scholarship: Maddison Andres
• Joaquin High School Alumni Association Scholarships:
o TJ Williams Scholarship: Raelyn Hill
o Bert Irish Scholarship: Trevor May
o Sirman Brothers Scholarship: Carly Bledsoe
o Red Owens Scholarship: Colby Hamilton
o Matthews-Shaw-Wiggins Memorial Scholarship: Kaitlynn Scruggs
o Arnold Hooper Scholarship: Katie Hamilton
o Ag and Tech Scholarship: Dustin Ramsey
o Strong School Scholarship: Lewis Blount
o Cynthia Whiddon Scholarship: Annie Tarver
o Fellowship School Scholarship: Tori Baker
o Hilton Family Scholarship: Alexis Byrd
o Class of 1964 Scholarship: Kristen Harvey
• Joaquin Masonic Lodge Scholarship: Hailey Cummings, Alexis Penning, Trevor May, Miranda Prnka
• Mirabeau B. Lamar Award: Katherine Patrick
• Jackson Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship: Hailey Cummings, Kaitlynn Scruggs, Raelyn Hill, Katherine Patrick, Alexis Penning, Colby Hamilton, Carly Bledsoe, Miranda Prnka, Abby Ferguson, Maddison Andres
• East Texas Baptist University Scholarship: Alexis Byrd
• Webb and Betty Dean Memorial Scholarship: Hailey Cummings, Colby Hamilton
• Gustavus Adolphus College Dean’s Scholarship: Kayla Smith
• Joaquin Ag Backers Scholarship: Shiloh Stone
• JC Lewis Construction Scholarship: Kaitlynn Scruggs
• Fellowship Baptist Church Scholarship: Coleman Dickerson, Camden English
• Farmers State Bank Scholarship: Katherine Patrick
• Farm Bureau Insurance Scholarship: Colby Hamilton
• AJ Lawrence Memorial Scholarship: Colby Hamilton
• Panola College Choir Scholarship: Samantha Murphey
• Panola College Rodeo Scholarship: Shiloh Stone
• Panola College Drama Scholarship: Jessica Smith
• Panola College Genearal Scholarship: Annie Tarver, Sidney Harville, Kayce Armstrong, Miranda Prnka, Tori Baker
• Panola College Endowed Scholarship: Miranda Prnka
• Craig and Kevin Lawless Scholarship: Shiloh Stone
• Panola College Bonehill Scholarship: Jasmine White, Sidney Harville, Carly Eldridge
• National Football Foundation Scholarship: Colby Hamilton
• Hendrix College Football Scholarship: Colby Hamilton
• Joaquin Methodist Church Scholarships:
o Rev. Coach Billy Freeman Memorial: Colby Hamilton
o Mama Shug Freeman Memorial: Shiloh Stone
o Mike Wood Memorial: Raelyn Hill, Kimberly Bailey
o Sam & Bessy Wood Memorial: Kayce Armstrong
o Methodist Church Scholarships: Dustyn Ramsey, Lewis Blount, Tori Baker
• Shelby Savings Bank Scholarship: Carly Bledsoe
• Bonehill Foundation Scholarship: Alexis Penning, Carly Bledsoe, Trevor May, Tori Baker, Julianna Martin, Miranda Prnka
• Deep East Texas Electric Co-op: Dustin Ramsey, Hailey Cummings, Julianna Martin, Katherine Patrick, Maddison Andres, Miranda Prnka, Trevor May
• Texas State Bank Scholarship: Leah Ferguson
• PA Newton Memorial Scholasrhip: Kayce Armstrong
• Shelby County Attorney Scholarship: Kimberly Bailey
• Seniors Who Make a Difference: Leah Ferguson, Alexis Byrd, Alexis Penning, Colby Hamilton, Katherine Patrick, Maddison Andres, Miranda Prnka
• Mr. & Miss JHS: Alexis Penning, Alexis Byrd, Colby Hamilton
• Distinguished Graduates: Maddison Andres, Lewis Blount, Alexis Byrd, Leah Ferguson, Katie Hamilton, Colby Hamilton, Raelyn Hill, Trevor May, Katherine Patrick, Alexis Penning, Miranda Prnka, Kaitlynn Scruggs, Shiloh Stone
• Students Entering the Military: Joshua Darnielle, Coleman Dickerson, Patrick Freeman
• J.P McSwain: Kristen Harvey, Camden English
• Josh Wood Memorial: Carly Eldridge
Thank you to each and every scholarship donor, and to the community of Joaquin. Your support is crucial to the success of our students.
