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James Stevens Music Scholarship
Presented at Music Awards Night. The James Stevens Music Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
2024 - Griffin Gund
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Darla Moldenhauer Female Athlete Scholarship
Presented by Darla Moldenhauer. The Darla Moldenhauer Female Athlete Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
2024 - Emmerson Longtin & Ellie Haggard
Legacy Scholarships - Brooklyn Daugherty & Sydney Curtis -
Dr. Rajeev Puri & Dr. Nancy Reau Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Rajeev Puri, a local surgeon who is interested in supporting a BBCHS student with a guardian who is employed as a teacher, or serving the police or fire departments. His interest in supporting those who serve others in a way that helps support their students is admirable. The requirements for this scholarship are: students with a 3.50 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale, college bound - student has been accepted at an accredited 4-year college or university and has maintained excellent attendance during high school. The student demonstrates a good work ethic. The Dr. Rajeev Puri & Nancy Reau Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
2024 - Luke Allen
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Nilkanth Business Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Bhavin Patel, a Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School 2016 graduate. Bhavin was a member of the robotics team and received a Foundation scholarship while he was a student at BBCHS. His generosity to give back to BBCHS is commendable. The goals for the scholarship are: 1) to help first generation students going to college for business, 2) to help seed investing into a new business venture or project the student is currently working on, 3) to set up a mentorship program with Bhavin Patel (CEO if Nilkanth) and the Kankakee County CEO program. The Nilkanth Business Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
2024 - Emmerson Longtin & Alexander Decarlo
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Morgan Greenfield Memorial Scholarship
Morgan Greenfield was a Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School graduate in 2009, as was her late brother, Matthew, in 2010. She displayed an extraordinary talent in the arts, especially her ability to draw and paint. Her passion did not end there, as Morgan held an even deeper passion for helping animals and dedicated her life to doing so. She studied veterinary technology at Fox College in Tinley Park, and is now a licensed vet tech. Morgan has saved many lives and impacted so many more, both humans and animals alike. The Morgan Greenfield Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
2024 - Conor Sidener
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First Generation Student of Color
The intent of this scholarship is to reduce barriers in college attendance for a student of color whose parent(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree. For purposes of this scholarship, a "student of color" is an individual whose racial/ethnic identity is historically underrepresented in higher education. This would include a student who identifies as Black, African American, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Latinx, Chicanx, Native American and multi-racial.
2021 - Flower Foreman
2022 - Selina Zhang
2023 - Daniel Olguin
2024 - Miracle Kent -
Ron Wagner Memorial Scholarship
This award is given in memory of Ron Wagner. Ron was a 1964 graduate of Bradley High School and lettered three years in varsity football. He continued a lifelong love of the game, serving for many years as a coach for area youth through the Bourbonnais Bears. He was also an avid Chicago Bears fan. Ron bestowed a love of athletics on his four children who are graduates of BBCHS.2021 - Ethan McCarty
2022 - Detric Dee
2023 - Joshua Clifton
2024 - Tyran Bender -
BBCHS Academic Foundation Scholarship
The BBCHS Academic Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving senior.
2000 - Amber Vadeboncoeur
2001 - Jessica Gaumond
2002 - Monica Stacey
2003 - Jessica Wulff
2004 - Amy Minas
2005 - Ryan Notton
2006 - Hannah Tumblin
2007 - Danielle Borschnack
2008 - Keisha Hollis
2009 - Katherine Meyer
2010 - Katherine Delmore
2011 - Garrett DuCharme
2012 - Kayla Hyde
2013 - Debra Jensen & Zachary Themer
2014 - Michael Goodman & Philip O'Connell
2015 - Christopher Bayston & Spencer Norwick
2016 - Jenna Howard & Adam Schroeder
2017 - Anthony Nepomuceno & Frankie Ann Schripsema
2018 - Maggie Barclay & Catherine Gray
2019 - Shea Atkins & Joi Strickland
2020 - Dylan Regnier-Jamnik & Lucas Regnier-Jamnik
2021 - Thomas Musgrave & Shreeta Vachhani
2022 - Laura Tejero & Mckay Orwig
2023 - Olivia Alejandro & Jay Patel
2024 - Tara Dopoister & Ethan Kohl -
Veterans' Appreciation Scholarship
In 2004, the Veterans' Appreciation Scholarship was established. Students who have a parent, guardian, grandparent or sibling that has served in the past or is presently serving in any branch of the U.S. military are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
2004 - Kimberly Hardy
2005 - Christopher Paolinetti
2006 - Jillian Gindy
2007 - Nicole Wilcox
2008 - Dominik Dubravec
2009 - Tanya Maier
2010 - Elizabeth Rowland
2011 - Benedict Dubravec
2012 - Elizabeth Langyher
2013 - Dominique Walker
2014 - Ashley Johnson
2015 - Julia Bollwitt
2016 - Ryan Guerin
2017 - Nicholas Blanchette
2018 - Rebecca Walz
2019 - Jackson Dupuis
2020 - Abigail Chinski
2021 - Brayden Cousins
2022 - Cameron Abbott
2023 - Sydney Brooks
2024 - Brandon Abbott -
Donald K. and Dixie M. Turner Memorial Scholarship
In 2004, the Donald K. and Dixie M. Turner Memorial Scholarship was established for students who plan to study education. Don Turner served BBCHS for 35 years, retiring in 1998 as Superintendent. Dr. Dixie Turner was an instructor at Olivet Nazarene University.
2004 - Emily Forbes
2005 - Elen Sultan
2006 - Emily Saathoff
2007 - Anna Benoit
2008 - Kristin Burch
2009 - Jarrod Huggins
2010 - Bailey Mann
2011 - Robin Higgins
2012 - Jessica LeSage
2013 - Emma Wieliczko
2014 - Nathan Giacchino
2015 - McKenna Carrell
2016 - Ashlyn Carnes
2017 - Corbin LaGesse
2018 - August Munoz
2019 - Logan Harrington
2020 - Jordan Garbaciak
2021 - Lani DeVelder
2022 - Sarah Denton
2023 - Lillian Adkins
2024 - Tyler Wilson -
Joseph H. Wertz, Class of 1950 Scholarship
Joe Wertz was a 1950 graduate of BBCHS. As a student, he participated in the school newspaper, annual staff, thespians, chorus, student council, basketball, football, baseball and track. Joe attended Purdue University for two semesters (on a scholarship), then served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. Joe's love of athletics led him to become a referee and umpire for basketball, baseball, softball and football. The Joseph H. Wertz, Class of 1950 Scholarship was established by Joe's family and many friends.
2006 - Rebecca Rusk
2007 - Christine Malmer
2008 - Joel Osbourne
2009 - Casey Jordan
2010 - Kaleigh Martin
2011 - Olivia Donley
2012 - Meghan Cotsones
2013 - Morgan Chaney
2014 - Jamie Sarkozi
2015 - Samantha Zahrobsky
2016 - Danielle Drazen
ā2017 - Sydney Jennings
2018 - Kassidy Morrow & Lauren Smarjesse
2019 - Nina Bennett
2020 - Jisela Santos
2021 - Nicholas Byer
2022 - Madison Kelly
2023 - Kimberly Montoya
2024 - Dana Mauricio-Benjamin -
Marvin Gereaux Memorial Scholarship
Marvin Gereaux was a 1950 graduate of BBCHS. He was an IHSA umpire for football, basketball, baseball, girl's softball and church leagues for over 40-years in the Kankakee County Area. Marvin was a member of the 1949-50 Elite 8, Sweet-Sixteen Basketball Champions. In February of 1993, Marvin was inducted into the BBCHS Hall of Fame. The Marvin Gereaux Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
2008 - Emily Throop
2009 - Nolan Grace
2010 - Ben Clark
2011 - Elizabeth Wilson
2012 - Lauren King
2013 - Darian Ward
2014 - Mason LeMay
2015 - Kenton Andrews
2016 - Sydney Ferris
2017 - Danielle Kennedy
2018 - Nicholas Nemeth
2019 - Dylan Stenzinger
2020 - Gaetana Davis
2021 - Alaina Bahr
2022 - Jordyn Taylor
2023 - Christopher Shapiro
2024 - Madison Meyers -
Gene Goselin Memorial Scholarship
In 2018 the Gene Goselin Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Gene Goselin. Gene was a 1964 graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and distinguished himself in three varsity sports, earning 8 varsity letters. Gene displayed his superior athletic ability most in the sports of basketball and baseball. Gene held himself to a high academic standard and valued the benefits gained from participating in athletics. After completing high school, he graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 1968 on an academic and athletic scholarship. Gene had an extremely successful career, retiring as Financial Advisor/Senior Vice President of Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors in Bourbonnais.
2018 - Grace Pallissard & Jordan O'Neal
2019 - Logan Harrington & Joi Strickland
2020 - McKenna Fred & Garrett Metzger
2021 - Kennedi Pepin & Jack Pillar
2022 - Alyssa Norfleet & Payton Graham
2023 - Maxwell Mallindine & Larrigan Saindon
2024 - Margaret Soucie & Thomas Offill -
Charles R. Hawker Memorial Scholarship
The Charles R. Hawker Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory and honor of husband and father, Charles Hawker. Charles was born and raised in Kankakee. He and his wife Jacalyn raised four children, three of whom graduated from Bradley-Bourbonnais Community and the 4th will be a junior in the fall of 2011. Mr. Hawker graduated with high honors from both Culver Military Academy and Dartmouth College. He was owner and President of Illinois Fabricators, Inc. located in Bradley.
2008 - Brooke McClure
2009 - Soniya Vasanwala
2010 - Zach Wadley
2011 - Suraj Batish
2012 - Susan Oo
2013 - Sagar Batish
2014 - Rachel Thorson
2015 - Cole Breitenbucher
2016 - Brooke Frazier
2018 - Landen LeDuke
2019 - Elizabeth Schriner
2020 - Elizabeth Noble
2021 - Brendan Dalcanton
2022 - Jacob Lehman
2023 - Rylie Swinford
2024 - Jeremiah Lanum -
Joines Family Scholarship for Business Majors
Jimmy & Mileen Joines along with their sons Adam '06 and Alex '10 who graduated from BBCHS with high honors, established the Joines Family Scholarship for Business Majors in 2011. By offering their scholarship, they hope to encourage and assist students who pursue a degree in a business related field.
2011 - Jacob Beach
2012 - Cody Williams
2013 - Zachary Gifford
2014 - Alaina Boudreau
2015 - Michael Mateja
2016 - Bhavin Patel
2017 - Kali Latty
2018 - Christian Straw
2019 - Connor Boudreau
2020 - D'Angelo Alvarado
2021 - Brendan Dalcanton
2022 - Andrew Crawford
2023 - Gabriel Heather
2024 - Katie Cailteux