Jeffrey Allen Blackhurst
Jeff Blackhurst
1981-1997
RHS Mighty Eagle Band
Charter Member, 1996
Our Story....
Since the spring of 1998 we, the family of Jeffery Allen Blackhurst, have given recognition to a Rowlett High School band student for his or her accomplishments in school, church, and community. This recognition comes in the form of a scholarship in memory of our son Jeff.
Jeff was a charter member of the Mighty Eagle Band. He would have graduated with the class of 2000, the first class to attend RHS all four years, but he lost his life in an automobile wreck. He loved the band. He was one of those willing to do what was best for the band. He embodied the spirit of what the band is and what it can do for each member and the member’s family. We are pleased with the opportunity each year to remember him and honor his legacy.
We express our thanks to all those who will graciously and generously contribute to the scholarship fund this year. Portions of the funding come from donations made at the Hotdog Picnic and Preview Concert, Christmas Concert, Jazz Concert, Percussion Concert, and Spring Concert. We are now able to accept donations through the band website as well.
We are only able to continue this memorial scholarship because of you, our band family.
Thank you sincerely,
Mark & Chris Blackhurst
Jeffrey Allen Blackhurst
Memorial Scholarship Recipients
1998 Shad Warren
1999 Jessica Weldon
2000 Betheny Prudhomme, Sonia Reyna, Kenny Surgenor
2001 Ryan Williams
2002 Heather Bowdre, Mary Crenshaw
2003 Garrett Williams, Kyle Wilson
2004 Jon Cole, Rebecca Freeman
2005 Jessica Debnam, Matthew Cannon
2006 Stephanie Ceniza, Jeremy Gue
2007 Eric Estes, Amanda Trezza
2008 Donovan Hunt, Matt McGann
2009 Basil Bouras, Kaleigh Greenwood
2010 Phillip Harris
2011 David Ernst, Heather Gregory
2012 Kai Yip (Kaz) Chan, Vivian Diep
2013 Tanner Cotton, Veronica Valera
2014 Chandler Davis, Nathan Ihemeremandu, Erica Kenworthy
2015 Adam Cope, Rayleigh Palmer, Celeste Villarreal
2016 Erin Kiser, West Garcia, Nathan Vaz
2017 Brooklyn Davis, Zachary Griffin, Allison Jones
2018 Samuel Farrell, Jennifer Tang, Lane Tapp, Flora Trinh
2019 Elizabeth Chandler, Avery McCarty, Melanie Paonessa
2020 Fiona Yemane, Veronica Pena
2021 Keaton Costlow, Samantha Ensley, Adan Leon
2022 Adrianna Greco, Ty'liauna Jackson, Erik Ramirez
2023 Katie Ensley, Hayden Shepherd, Jose Verdin
2024 Hanna Kellenberger, Tryston Aaron, Jonathan Chavez