A number of local high school graduates were recently awarded WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarships®. The students, who are all WoodmenLife members, submitted applications highlighting their high school grades, activities and volunteerism, as well as an essay on patriotism.

This year’s $500 WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship recipients are:

Ethan Kuhn (Brenham); Emily Shupak (Bleiblerville); Shannen Novak (Flationia); Amelia Hatthorn (Danbury); Blake Truss (La Grange); Lauren Beane (Columbus); Kaylee Price (Victoria); Ryann Fatheree (Brenham); Jaden Schroeder (New Ulm); Dalton Mitchell (Hempstead); Jackson Kalkhake (Brenham); Joshua Beane (Columbus); Ty Rogers (Madisonville); Dylan Truss (La Grange)