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2026 Birdville High School Recipients Announced
Announced at the Birdville High School Scholarship Banquet, 3 recipients received scholarshps from Feather of Courage. Receiving the top award is Emma Carpenter. Finalists are Emma Pitner and Emma Azuelo. This is the first year the scholarship was offered to the entire Birdville HS student body. More details about each recipient will be provided soon.
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Spencer Scherger 2025 Calvary Winner
SPENCER SCHERGER is a student at Texas Christian University, where he is pursuing a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. Spencer attended Calvary during his high school years and was actively involved in the youth group, mission trips, and day camp programs. He consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic while balancing academics, leadership, and service, growing into someone others could rely on and look to for guidance. Spencer is passionate about learning, problem
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5 days ago1 min read


Violet Krogness Calvary Lutheran Finalist
VIOLET KROGNESS is a student at Texas A&M University, where she is pursuing a degree in public health with plans to enter the nursing field. Violet was actively involved at Calvary during her high school years, where she attended Sunday school, completed both years of the Peer Ministry program, and served on day camp staff for three summers. She excelled in balancing her responsibilities while consistently choosing to invest her time in serving others. Violet is passionate ab
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5 days ago2 min read


Savannah Harris 2025 Calvary Lutheran Finalist
SAVANNAH HARRIS is a student at Texas Wesleyan University and plans to transfer to Texas Tech University to continue pursuing a degree in Sports Marketing. She consistently balanced leadership, service, and school while building strong connections within the church community. Savannah is passionate about serving others and creating meaningful relationships. The mission trips, worship experiences, and friendships she developed through Calvary’s youth program left a lasting imp
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5 days ago1 min read
Quinn Reid 2025 Birdville High School Co-Winner
QUINN REID is a graduate of Birdville High School and plans to attend Midwestern State University to pursue a degree in Biology. Quinn has been deeply involved in soccer throughout his high school years, serving as a captain and helping lead his team both on and off the field. Known for his humility and strong character, Quinn has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a servant leader, earning the respect of teammates, coaches, and friends alike. Quinn is passionate abou
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Diego Lopez 2025 Birdville High School Co-Winnner
DIEGO LOPEZ is a graduate of Birdville High School and plans to attend Texas State University. Diego has been dedicated to soccer for most of his life and played all four years at Birdville, where he developed into both a strong athlete and respected leader. During his senior season, he was selected as one of the team captains, helping lead and encourage his teammates both on and off the field. Diego is passionate about teamwork, leadership, and supporting those around him. A
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Addison Williams 2024 Calvary Lutheran Winner
Addison’s story is a deep commitment to serving others that began during her high school years at Calvary Lutheran Church. She was fully immersed in the youth program that included worship and serving as a day camp counselor. Her involvement extended to mission trips and outreach events where she consistently stepped in to help wherever needed. Through her dedication, she earned leadership roles on the youth team and became a peer minister. Those experiences gave Addison mor
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May 41 min read


Rachel Stiles Calvary Lutheran Finalist
Rachel’s story is one of steady faithfulness and a genuine desire to serve others in meaningful, practical ways. During her high school years at Calvary Lutheran Church, she was a consistent presence in the youth group, quietly stepping in wherever help was needed. She supported younger children, assisted in setting up events and participated in preparing care packages for the homeless. Through these moments, Rachel developed a heart for service that would continue to shape
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May 41 min read


Samuel Graeber Calvary Lutheran Finalist
Samuel’s story is shaped by a steady commitment to growth, service, and the relationships he built along the way. During his time at Calvary Lutheran Church, he was an active member of the high school youth group. He gave his time to younger students through Kids Club and day camp, stepping into roles that required patience, energy, and a willingness to lead by example. These early experiences laid a foundation for how Samuel would continue to engage with others through cons
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May 41 min read


Aiden Bustamante, First Birdville High School Recipient
Meet Aiden Bustamante, a Birdville High School Soccer player and the first winner of the Feather of Courage Scholarship awarded to a...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Weasley Garcia, Birdville High School Finalist
Meet Weasley Garcia, a Birdville High School Soccer player and a finalist of the Feather of Courage Scholarship. Weasley has acquired...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Tyler Abele, Birdville High School Finalist
Meet Tyler Abele, a Birdville High School Soccer player and a finalist of the Feather of Courage Scholarship. Coach Garcia describes...
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Josie Thomas 2023 Calvary Scholarship Winner
JOSIE THOMAS is a sophomore at Purdue University. Josie is pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering. In high school Josie attended...
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Oct 6, 20231 min read


Madison Tener Calvary Finalist
MADISON TENER is a graduate student at Texas Women’s University. In high school Madison attended Trinity High School. Madison was an...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read


Sarah Scherger Calvary Finalist
SARAH SCHERGER is a graduate student at Gannon University in Tampa . In high school Sarah attended Timbercreek High School and she...
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Oct 2, 20231 min read


Ovie Egberie, Reinhardt Recipient
Reinhardt University Fall 2022 top scholarship recipient OVIE EGBERIE is a junior from Georgia and a special young man who has a smile...
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May 2, 20232 min read


Brady Craig, Finalist
Fall finalist BRADY CRAIG is a sophomore from Georgia and a tremendous success story on the field this year as he was exclusively on the...
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May 2, 20231 min read


Finalist Andres Jorquera
Fall Finalist ANDRES JORQUERA is a junior from Georgia and is a wonderful young man who has a tremendous way with people. He is...
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May 2, 20232 min read


Ovie Egberie Awarded 2022 Feather of Courage Scholarship
Waleska, GA - As the spring semester unfolds and brings with it the blessing of a new year; the student-athletes in the men's soccer...
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Mar 12, 20231 min read


Alyse Stiles 2022 Calvary Scholarship
ALYSE STILES is a junior at the University of Texas . Alyse attended Kyle’s alma mater – Birdville High School. Alyse excelled...
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Oct 5, 20221 min read
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