MILWAUKEE, WI — The Riverside University High School Foundation proudly awarded 25 scholarships totaling $74,000 to graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 during its annual scholarship recognition program. In addition to this year’s awards, the Foundation continues to support students through renewable scholarships that will provide an additional $15,000 in future funding.

This year, the Foundation awarded nine Foundation Scholarships and 15 Named Donor Scholarships, made possible through the generosity of alumni, families, community members, and supporters who believe in investing in Riverside students and their futures.

We are incredibly proud of this year’s scholarship recipients. These students have demonstrated perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to their communities. We are grateful to our donors whose generosity helps make college more accessible for Riverside graduates.

2026 Riverside Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Halima Abdi – Attending Marquette University

• Ghei Family Scholarship — $1,000
• Foundation Scholarship — $500

Samuel Adesanya – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Pat & Joan Kerns Scholarship — $1,500

Kevin Albinez-Martinez – Attending Marquette University

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,000

Brooklynn Bays-Lawrence – Attending Marquette University

• Tom Wild Legacy Scholarship — $2,000

Joequan Carter – Attending Milwaukee Area Technical College

• Sade Robinson Memorial Scholarship — $1,000

Chelsie Casillo-Hernandez – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Washabaugh Friends & Family Scholarship — $5,000

Hpa Ae Choo – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Ghei Family Incentive to Graduate Scholarship — $10,000

Myra Clark – Attending Marquette University

• Waldner/Cornell Family Scholarship — $2,000

Sasha Kate Dorival – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Ghei Family Scholarship — $1,000
• Foundation Scholarship — $500

Zoe Harris – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,000

Adrian Jeans – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,000

Jacqueline Juarez-Lucas – Attending Carroll University

• Thornburg Scholarship — $1,500

Rose Lavender – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Mike Drew Memorial Scholarship — $2,500

Camryn McClain – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison 

• Werner Family Scholarship — $8,000

Htoo Paw – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Ghei Family Incentive to Graduate Scholarship — $10,000

Myhkel Relerford – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,000

Isdair Salazar – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,000

Eduardo Sanchez-Moguel – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison 

• Pat & Joan Kerns Scholarship — $1,500

Jesus Sandoval Cruz – Attending Carthage College

• Pat & Joan Kerns Scholarship — $1,500

Matthias Smith – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison 

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,500

Montinasha Smith – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Washabaugh Friends & Family Scholarship — $5,000

Kenji Thao – Attending Milwaukee School of Engineering

• Foundation Scholarship — $1,500

Anija Thomas – Attending Augustana College

• Jim Gibson Memorial Scholarship — $2,000

Karina Vanegas-Vallespino – Attending Mount Mary University

• Haslbeck-Gramling Follow Your Passion Scholarship — $8,000

Roger Vang – Attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Mike Nowicki Memorial Scholarship — $1,500

The Riverside Foundation Scholarship Committee extends its sincere gratitude to the donors whose generosity makes these scholarships possible, including the families and supporters behind the Ghei Family, Kerns, Washabaugh, Thornburg, Werner, Gibson, Drew, Nowicki, Waldner/Cornell, and Haslbeck-Gramling scholarships, as well as the Foundation’s general scholarship fund.

The Foundation also recognizes the dedication of its scholarship committee members: Jean Williams, Julie Baron, Tom Wild, Linda Eisenzimmer, Joe Jackson, Tami Reed, Mary Fowlkes, and Suzanne Cornell. Their commitment to supporting Riverside students continues to open doors and create opportunities for future generations of Tigers.

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients. Riverside University High School is proud of your accomplishments and looks forward to celebrating your continued success in the years ahead.