The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation announced today that 20 graduating high school seniors—all who are from within the Woodrow Wilson High School feeder pattern—have been awarded foundation scholarships commencing in the fall of 2017.
“The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation is proud to continue in our tradition of assisting children graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School achieve their academic and career goals,” said Richard H. Vitale, President of the WWHS Community Foundation. “Since the inception of this program in 2009, the foundation has provided financial assistance to almost 100 students totaling over $155,000 in financial aid. We congratulate the 2017 recipients, and wish them continued success as they pursue their higher education goals.”
The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation was established to support excellent education in public schools and recognize and honor academic excellence among the students within the WWHS feeder pattern. Each scholarship is accompanied by an award ranging from $250 to $10,000 to assist families in financing the costs of sending their children to college.
This year’s recipients, named colleges and intended major include:
| Victoryah Braun | University of Texas | Radio, Television, Film |
| Taylor Howey | Texas A&M Corpus Christi | Biomedical Science/Military Science |
| Angel Montelongo | St. Mary’s University | Business Administration |
| Stella DeLaughter | Savannah College of Art & Design | Fashion marketing & management |
| Garrett Wood | University of Oklahoma | Meteorology |
| Will Maddux | Texas A&M | Environmental Geosciences |
| Jacqueline Revilla | University of Oklahoma | International Business |
| Desiree Davis | Eastfield College | Law Enforcement |
| Deziree Ortega | Richland Community College | Journalism |
| Reiley Lusk | University of Texas | Biology (Pre-med) |
| Blake Walker | University of Texas | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Jillian Barthelemy | Texas A&M | Public Health/ Nursing |
| Anh-Tuan Le | UNT | Business/Computer IS |
| Joseph Orozco | Austin Community College | Government/ Political Science |
| Lawson Freeman | University of Texas | Journalism |
| Madison Jeter | Ohio State University | Elementary School Education |
| Cabrina Becker | University of Texas | Biology (Pre-Med) |
| Jackson Bell | Spring Hill College | Molecular Biology |
| Catherine Rosas | Texas A&M | Environmental Engineering |
| M’Kenna Norman | Texas A&M | Nursing (Journalism minor) |
