The Garfield PTO Scholarship is awarded each year to Garfield Elementary School alumni.

The Gary Gorman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who has actively participated in the BHS athletics program

Gene Sundberg was a graduate of Brainerd High School. He entered the military service in the Army Air Corps, first as an aerial gunner and then The Cadet Pilot Training Program during World War II. Dr. Sundberg practiced optometry in Brainerd for 42 years and was...

Gordy Langness worked the Holiday on Mill Avenue and was known as “Mr. Holiday” as he had worked for Holiday stations for 37 years! Gordy was was known for caring for everyone he came in contact with, no matter what was going on, he would stop and give you his time...

The Harrison PTO scholarship is awarded to a Brainerd High School senior who is an alumni of Harrison Elementary School.

Harvey Shew worked in the Brainerd Public Schools system for over 30 years. He served as a former principal of Franklin Junior High and former football coach. His wife, Audrey, said Harvey just wanted to be remembered as a man who helped his students.

The Hershey Family Scholarship was established in 2016 to benefit a deserving student pursuing an engineering degree.

The Horizon Health Scholarship is awarded each year to a BHS student who plans to pursue a degree in the field of health services, social work or long term care. A recipient is chosen based on achievement in school, community involvement and an essay describing their...

The Irene M. Rugloski Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in honor of Irene, a former ISD 181 special education teacher. The fund, established by her family in 2020, is intended to support Brainerd High School graduates who wish to pursue a career in special...

John “Jack” Fish, 92, of Baxter, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 8, 2023. Born in Trommald, Minnesota, on December 13, 1930, Jack was the son of the late Hubert Fish and Faye (Hunter) Fish. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69...

On Thursday June 15, 2023, Jacob Lawrence Borgstrom was called home to God unexpectedly. Jacob was born on July 30, 2003 to Brandon and Amy (Krushe) Borgstrom. He resided in Pillager, MN and attended Brainerd/Baxter schools. He graduated from Brainerd High School...

2020 was the year we held the first annual Jake Haapajoki Memorial Wiffle Series. The tournament was a huge success and they can’t wait to host more. This tournament also helped us start the Jake Haapajoki Memorial Wiffle Series Scholarship.

Jan Koski was an English teacher at the Area Education Center who brought gentleness and integrity to her profession. She passed away suddenly in 1996. Her family established the $300 scholarship as a remembrance to Jan; wife, mother, and teacher.

Joey, as she is commonly known to so many, graduated from Brainerd High School in 1961, leaving a whirlwind of accomplishments and hijinks behind her. At BHS, Joey was co-editor of the yearbook and an academic leader (it is little known that she was an Honor Graduate...

The John A Benson scholarship is awarded each year to one male and one female student athlete.

Jon Jelacic (December 19, 1936 – September 17, 1993) was an American gridiron football player who played defensive lineman for five seasons for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) and the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL).1...

Judy Bialka was an amazing woman who built an incredible business in the typically male dominated field of waste management. She was proud to have been named athlete of the year at BHS during high school. Judy possessed drive and ambition and was described as...

This award will be awarded to a graduating Brainerd High School Senior who has held a membership for USA BMX (previous or current), with the Lakes Area BMX listed as their home track. The student can also be considered if they are an active participant in a volunteer...

The Larry Strand Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student who plans to pursue a degree in business.

This scholarship is awarded to a student in need of encouragement and recognition, has overcome personal struggles to achieve Diploma.

Linda taught both German and French at the Brainerd High School before getting her Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling. Linda worked the remainder of her career as a junior high counselor at Washington and Franklin schools.

This scholarship was established to award two BHS graduating seniors who attended Lowell Elementary School.

This scholarship was established to honor Mac Carkhuff. Mac was a Brainerd native that graduated from Brainerd High School as a Scholar Athlete in 1993. His motto was, “I’ve never had a bad day, some days are just better than others.” He left behind many family,...

This scholarship was created in memory of Brainerd Warrior, Madi Finnegan. Madi will live on forever in our hearts as a role model reminding us to embrace life and say “YES” to opportunities and opening ourselves to all the adventures that life presents. We will...

Mark Embretson was a long time teacher and honorable coach in Brainerd before he passed away in 2007.

The Matthew Gaffney Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Matthew, who attended Baxter Elementary School. Matthew loved art and science and had a passion for drawing. This award goes to an alumni of Baxter Elementary School.

The Michael and Carol Smith Vocal Music scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning to pursue a degree in Vocal Music Instruction. God, Family, and Music make up the strong and guiding influences in Michael Smith’s life. From early childhood to the present...