Due to generous donations from members and the community, the Independence Hall Quilters awarded $5,600 in scholarships to nine 2026 Bret Harte graduates. Our top awardee, Cheyenne Stevens, received $1500.
Cheyenne will be attending Montana State University (Boise), studying data/environmental science.
Brayden Bowersox ($1000) will be attending Stanford, studying civil engineering.
Liliana Meza/Vargas ($600) will be attending Chico State to study nursing.
Ayla Jodi ($500) will be attending Willamette University, studying physical therapy.
Sean Poortinga ($500) will be attending WYO Tech, studying diesel mechanics.
Paulina Vallejo ($500) will be attending the University of Pacific, studying music education.
Mason Williams ($500) will be attending U.C. Santa Barbara, studying economics.
Shawna Truelock ($250) will be attending Oklahoma State, studying animal science/pre-veterinary.
Peyton Heermance ($250) will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, studying agricultural science/veterinary.
Congratulations to our awardees, and thanks to all for purchasing raffle tickets.
For information on how to apply for a scholarship, contact:
Sherryl Godfrey
Academic/College/Career Counselor
Bret Harte High School
(209) 736-8333
If you want to support our scholarship program but don’t want to mess with filling out ticket stubs, we do accept checks written to “IHQ Scholarships” and mailed to P.O. Box 482, Arnold, CA 95223