WFISD Foundation

The WFISD Foundation is excited to host this event once again and keep serving students in our community. Now more than ever, families need our support with rising gas prices and other expenses. Let’s make sure we help these kids get ready for a successful school year.
For more information click the link:
https://www.wfisd.net/departments/community-partnerships/project-back-to-school

Project Back to School helps students with supplies and services As families begin preparing for the upcoming school year, one annual event is aiming to ease the burden of back-to-school costs while connecting students with important services.

The Wichita Falls ISD Foundation is incredibly blessed to have Renée serving on our Board of Directors. Her heart for service, unwavering leadership, and commitment to improving the lives of others make a lasting impact—not only on our Foundation, but throughout our entire community.

Thank you, Renée, for the countless ways you inspire others and for your dedication to making Wichita Falls a better place.💙

Meet Our Next ElevateHER Panelist: Renée Williams!

We are honored to introduce Renée Williams as a featured panelist for our ElevateHER Women's Leadership Luncheon, presented by Landmark Title Company, on August 12, 2026.

A lifelong resident of Wichita Falls, Renée brings four decades of experience in public service, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement. She currently serves as the Director of the Area Agency on Aging of North Texas through the Nortex Regional Planning Commission, where she has dedicated her career to advocating for older adults and supporting caregivers through programs that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Throughout her career, Renée has been a strong example of servant leadership: leading with integrity, resilience, and purpose. She is actively involved in numerous community and faith-based organizations, including Eastside Baptist Church, the Original West Texas District Association, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Omicron Epsilon Omega Chapter, and the Wichita Falls ISD Foundation Board.

A graduate of Midwestern State University with a Bachelor of Social Work, Renée is passionate about mentoring others and encouraging women to lead with confidence, authenticity, and strength. Her personal and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to service, family, and community impact.

We look forward to hearing her insights and celebrating the power of women in leadership at ElevateHER.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevateher-tickets-1989673415747?aff=erellivmlt

🍔📚 We are excited to announce that American National Bank & Trust is partnering with the WFISD Foundation in support of Project Back to School! Their annual Burger Bash is back, and every donation collected will help provide school supplies for local students through our Project Back to School event.

Join us on July 15th from 11 AM–1 PM at “The Shed” for a great lunch supporting a great cause! Donations of Clorox wipes, Kleenex tissues, or monetary contributions are appreciated and will directly benefit students in our community.

Be sure to RSVP to [email protected] by July 10th to reserve your burger! 🍔✏️🎒

Save the date for the 2026 Back to School Roundup hosted by the WFISD Foundation!

Join us Saturday, August 1 from 9 AM–Noon at MPEC for free school supplies, backpacks, sports physicals, haircuts, immunizations, community resources, and more for qualifying WFISD & CVISD students.

We’re still looking for volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors to help make this event possible for nearly 6,000 students.

For more information visit:

https://www.wfisd.net/departments/community-partnerships/project-back-to-school

To donate click the link:

https://wfisd.networkforgood.com/projects/299628-project-back-to-school-2026

📚✨ Our NEW WFISD Digital Yearbook Archive is officially LIVE! ✨📚

The WFISD Foundation is proud to launch a brand-new initiative focused on preserving the history and memories of WFISD students for generations to come.

🔗 View the archive here: https://wfisd.historyarchives.online/

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we currently have FIVE yearbooks digitized and available for viewing on the site — with many more planned as funding becomes available!

Eventually, the archive will include:
🎓 Hirschi High School yearbooks (1960s–2024)
🎓 S.H. Rider High School yearbooks (1960s–2024)
🎓 Wichita Falls High School – Old High yearbooks dating back to the 1920s!

This searchable digital platform will allow alumni, families, and friends to:
🔎 Search for classmates by name
📖 Browse historic yearbooks online
💙 Reconnect with memories and milestones from across generations

A gift of just $150 helps digitize one graduating class yearbook.

As donations come in, more yearbooks will be added and shared publicly for our entire community to enjoy.

Help us preserve WFISD history forever:
👉 Donate here: https://wfisd.networkforgood.com/projects/296422-preserving-our-legacy-digitize-wfisd-yearbooks-campaign

Give. Share. Reconnect. 💙

wfisd.historyarchives.online

Last night, the WFISD Foundation proudly awarded 80 scholarships to graduating WFISD seniors, totaling an incredible $87,800 in support for their future education! 🎓✨

This marks an increase of nearly $10,000 more than last year, and we could not be more excited to continue investing in the dreams and futures of our students. These scholarships help ease the financial burden on families while empowering students to pursue their goals beyond graduation.

We were also thrilled to introduce several new scholarships this year, made possible through the generosity and continued support of our community. From attending our fundraising events to making donations throughout the year, every contribution helps create life-changing opportunities for our students.

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients!

🏅 Scholarship Recipients:
• Al Flack Memorial Scholarship – Gabriel Meza, Chloe Scholer
• Bailey Montes Memorial Scholarship Fund – Jacob Swafford, Carter Hoffman
• Beverly Brown Memorial Scholarship – Miykaelah Ellis
• Cadotte Family Scholarship – Khloe Miller
• Carmen Chavez Memorial Scholarship – Zachary Cartwright
• Diann Taylor Scholarship – Kaleighya Witherspoon, Khloe Miller, Mikayla Gray
• Donna Hoagland Memorial Scholarship – Frank Schmidt
• Elby Threadgill Scholarship – Lila Bumgardner
• ER Now Scholarship – Miykaelah Ellis
• The Fred Smith Family Scholarship – Jordan Freeman
• Hoover Rogers Law Scholarship – Jaydalin Mendoza, Juan Zapata Escobedo
• Jacksboro National Bank Scholarship – Leila Dillard
• Jacqueline B. & Clare K. Hannon Scholarship – Leila Dillard, Fernanda Aguilar-Jacquez, Justin Jimenez, Khloe Miller, Mara Blackmon, Jade Washington, Jaydalin Mendoza, Kaleighya Witherspoon, Sevin Kaufman, Ariel Avitia
• Jesiah Gardner Memorial Scholarship – Elizabeth Teruel-Figueroa
• Jim E. Cowles Memorial Scholarship – Rylee Cargal
• Jim McCoy Memorial Tennis Scholarship – Breegan Gilbert, Madison Walker
• John & Russell Nabors Scholarship – Reid Frantom
• Kenny Catney Servant Leader Scholarship – Carson Parkey-Henson
• Lamar Baer Memorial Scholarship – Delaney Bruce
• Legacy of Hirschi Scholarship – Jade Washington, Jaydalin Mendoza
• Linda Merrill Memorial Scholarship – Chauncy Hooper
• Madeline Rhea Swanson Memorial Scholarship – Jaydon Ramsden
• Melvin Skip Riddle Athletic Scholarship – Carter Hoffman, Addison Renner, Cooper McKie, Jaydalin Mendoza, Breegan Gilbert, Madison Walker, Chauncy Hooper
• Memorial High School Senior Scholarship – Kathy Ngo, Jonathan Joseph
• Mitchell Scott Holmes Memorial Scholarship – Luke Fritzsch, Jaydalin Mendoza
• NAMI Mental Health Scholarship – Juan Zapata Escobedo
• Natalie Lunn Memorial Scholarship – Khloe Miller
• Nix Means Law Scholarship – Ethan Earley, Kathy Ngo
• Omicron Epsilon Omega Chapter Scholarship – Jade Washington, Jonathan Joseph
• Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott Scholarship – Khloe Miller
• Pratt & Whitney Scholarship – Elizabeth Teruel-Figueroa, Braeden Contreras
• Ramon “LG” Memorial Scholarship – Jackson Bohannon
• Reverend Thompson Memorial Scholarship – Juan Diego Zapata Escobedo, Kaleighya Witherspoon
• 1979 Rider Alumni Adversity Scholarship – Jade Washington
• Scott & Shannon Berry Scholarship – Leila Dillard, Jackson Bohannon
• Shawn Butler Memorial Scholarship – Grace Cuellar
• Steve Moore Memorial Scholarship – Chauncy Hooper
• Texas Roadhouse Scholarship – Fernanda Aguilar-Jacquez, Jaydalin Mendoza
• Top Mavs Scholarship – Jackson Bohannon, Jordan Freeman
• WFISD Foundation Scholarship – Frank Schmidt, Jacob Swafford, Juan Diego Zapata Escobedo, Logan Walker, Reid Frantom, Ethan Earley
• WFISD Talent Show Scholarship – Jake Lalonde
• Wichita Falls Retired Teachers Association Scholarship – Leila Dillard, Rylee Paige Cargal
• Zach Shaver Memorial Scholarship – Addison Renner

Thank you to our board, donors, scholarship sponsors, volunteers, and community partners for believing in the power of education and helping make these opportunities possible. Congratulations again to all of our recipients — your future is bright!

In 2019, after the passing of beloved Coyote soccer player Ramon “LG” Gonzalez, the Coyote Soccer Booster Club introduced a $500 scholarship in his memory.

Since Old High closed in 2024, it was decided to turn over the scholarship to the WFISD Foundation so LG’s memory would continue on for generations to come. The scholarship recipient must be a male soccer player from either of the WFISD high schools who plans to attend a university or trade school.

Tuesday, May 12th, the WFISD Foundation presented the Ramon “LG” Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship to Jackson Bohannon from Memorial High School. Jackson will continue his education at Texas Christian University. Congratulations, Jackson!

Previous recipients include:
2025 - Carter Petersen
2024 - Michael Horn, Carlos Munoz
2023 - Fernando Gonzalez
2022 - No Recipient
2021 - Allan Enriquez, Davis Mays
2020 - Marco Barron, Kordell Dorman
2019 - A.J. Espino

Pictured (L-R): Kory Dorman (Coyote Soccer Booster Club Representative), Jackson,
Maria Gonzalez (LG’s sister), and Connie Lopez (LG’s mother)

Our first-ever Top Mavs Scholarship recipient spotlight.

Last night, we had the privilege of attending the WFISD Foundation Scholarship Reception and recognizing Jackson Bohannon as one of the inaugural recipients of the Top Mavs Scholarship, presented by Memorial Mavericks Sports Network.

Jackson represents everything this scholarship was designed to honor—excellence in athletics, academics, leadership, and character.

🏆 President of Memorial High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes
🏆 2nd Team Academic All-State – Football
🏆 2nd Team Academic All-State – Soccer
🏆 The only male Academic All-State soccer honoree in WFISD
🏆 Honorable Mention All-District Defensive Player – Soccer
🏆 Senior Class Officer
🏆 WFISD record holder for made kick attempts in a playoff game (10-for-10, 2024)

Jackson has made his mark on Memorial both on the field and in the classroom, but what stands out most is the way he leads and represents Maverick Nation.

Congratulations, Jackson—we’re proud to invest in leaders like you.
Jackson will be attending Texas Christian University in the fall.

Special thanks to Nikki Davis, WFISD Community Partnerships Coordinator, and Susan Grisel, WFISD Foundation President and Board Trustee, for helping make this special night possible.

This is what Top Mavs is all about. Mavs On Top!