The Katy ISD Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center set the stage for the 2025 Rotary Club of Katy Scholarship Banquet on May 14, where twenty-three high school seniors from across Katy ISD were honored for their academic drive, resilience, and vision for the future. Each student received a scholarship to help launch their next chapter at trade schools, colleges, and universities.

For the third consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Katy awarded $125,000 in scholarships, affirming its unwavering commitment to investing in the next generation of the Katy community. Since 2013, the club has awarded 222 scholarships totaling $771,500.

These scholarships are made possible through community events such the Katy Triathlon and the Katy Rice Harvest Festival. Each year The Rotary Club of Katy and The Katy Rotary Fund host three major fund raisers to benefit the community. The funds raised from the Katy Triathlon benefit these scholarships along with fifty percent of the funds raised from the Katy Rice Harvest Festival. The remainder of the Katy Rice Harvest Festival proceeds and one hundred percent of the proceeds from the Wild West Brewfest benefit dozens of Katy area charities and causes each year.

Applicants shared powerful stories and participated in interviews that revealed their character, determination, and dreams. Scholarships were awarded based on both need and merit, ensuring that students from all backgrounds had the chance to succeed.

The following students received scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year:

• Emma Bailey, Paetow

• Jacob Baker, Taylor

• Bryce Bowman, Katy

• Brandt Crowell, Katy

• Madison Darling, Taylor

• Dominik Davis, Seven Lakes (Not Pictured)

• Jeffery Au, Jordan (Not Pictured)

• Mikayla Flores, Jordan (Not Pictured)

• Chrystalyn Garner, Katy

• Violet Hardy, Jordan

• Andrew Holycross, Katy (Not Pictured)

• Ava Janek, Taylor

• Oriana Mafioli, Jordan

• Jack McGowan, Taylor

• Natalie Mikhaiel, Jordan

• Rohan Moghe, Jordan

• Baylee Pelzer, Katy

• Calysta Quigley, Taylor

• Moji Samuel, Katy

• Noah Sarver, Katy

• Richard Snowden, Paetow

• Ivan Torres, Morton Ranch

• Megan Toups, Taylor (Not Pictured)

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The Katy Triathlon returns August 30th, 2025,and the Katy Rice Harvest Festival returns October 8-10, 2025. Wild West Brewfest returns March 27–28, 2026, at Typhoon Texas.

The Rotary Club of Katy welcomes community volunteers to help with these events. Connect with the club to find out more, at www.katyrotary.com or Instagram @rotaryclubofkatytexas or X https://x.com/rotaryofkaty

The Rotary Club of Katy is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization. Donations are routed through The Katy Rotary Fund, a 501(c)(3) entity that partners with the Club for key events and helps extend the reach of the club’s service.