Curt Maberry was born on July 18, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was the son of W.E. and Kathleen Maberry. He graduated from Lynden High School in 1964. From there he went on to attend Skagit Valley College, Washington State University, and graduated with a teaching degree in social studies from Western Washington University. His love for sports carried over into the community as he coached many youth teams in Lynden. Curt was a sports enthusiast hardly ever missing a game. He was known as a remarkable leader, a great mentor, but most of all as an extraordinary role model for his family and his community taking part in countless projects and fundraisers. Curt will always be a respected part of our community. This scholarship is provided by the family of Curt Maberry in his honor. Students enrolling in vocational, technical, two or four year educational institutions and pursuing a career in agriculture, teaching, or business.

This scholarship is in honor of Garth B. Francisco of Lynden, WA. (Oct. 1920 - Feb. 2006). Scholarship will be awarded to a senior student pursuing a career in an agricultural related field or nursing program and enrolling in a vocational, technical, two or four-year educational institution.

William "Jake" Maberry | Coach

In his 27 years at Lynden High School as the head boys basketball coach, Jake guided his teams to collect 16 Whatcom County “A” League titles, nine Northwest District championship titles, and four “A” championships (1961, 1962, 1967, and 1981). The 1981 championship team was undefeated under Jake’s direction, and Lynden basketball teams qualified for state 15 times, placing in all but three of those appearances.

Referred by many Lynden fans as “Mr. Lion,” Jake taught each of his athletes the importance of true character development. For his dedication to the Lynden program, the Lion gymnasium was named “Jake Maberry Gymnasium” in 1983. Scholarship will be awarded to one female and one male senior student enrolling in a vocational, technical, two or four-year educational institutions, active participant in athletics, active participant in school affairs, good citizenship on & off the athletic field.

The annual scholarship is supported through fundraising from our First Generation Club. Along with minimum LSF scholarship requirements, students need be native speaker of a language other than English AND/OR the first person in your family to attend post-secondary training or education in the United States.

Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club. Kiwanis members work in their communities all year long. Members build playgrounds, volunteer at local shelters, stock shelves at food pantries and tackle any project to change the world one child and one community at a time. The Lynden Noon Kiwanis supports annual scholarships for Lynden High School students. Hard work, strong character and leadership in community service. Minimum GPA 3.0

Gaylon, with the exception of attending WSU and his service in the United States Army, lived in the Lynden area all his life. He graduated from LHS in 1953. Joanne went to LHS for her last two years of high school graduating in 1958. Together they raised all three of their children, Kathy (’82), Steve (’84) and Krista (’88) in the Lynden schools.

Gaylon retired a second generation owner of Northwest Propane Sales, which is now in its 66th year of business with their son Steve as owner. Because of their ties to Lynden and the community they are pleased to support the Lynden schools. Being a “Die Hard” Cougar supporter they would like to offer this scholarship to a deserving Lynden High School senior who plans to attend Washington State University.

This scholarship is in honor of Briley Benner, a 2011 graduate of Lynden High School. Briley went on to attend the University of Washington, where he graduated with a BA and Master's in accounting. Although Briley achieved his goals in education and professional life, his real passion was helping others, especially children.

Briley was the captain of the high school soccer team and tennis team. He was an inspiration for his teammates and coaches. He was also an officer in the Lynden High School ASB and was Valedictorian of his senior class.

After high school and college, Briley continued helping kids in Seattle and Venice, CA. He touched the lives of many youths and they will always remember him.

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates some of the same personal qualities and aspirations in life that Briley strived for. Briley would like to see the recipient of this scholarship pursue a career in helping others or children in need.

Destination Imagination (DI) was an after-school program (augmented by fund-raising and donations) in which many Lynden Public School students competed. Teams utilized skills – creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, citizenship, courage and beyond – to build on their unique strengths. Team members were inspired and equipped to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. This scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who demonstrates the qualities of a DI team member.

Hazel M. Anderson, Lynden, passed away 1977. Born in Stillwater, Minn., Mrs. Anderson moved to Whatcom Co. in 1911. A graduate of WWSC (Western Washington State College, now WWU), Mrs. Anderson was a retired teacher and had taught for many years in the Lynden School District. A member of the Clamdiggers Association, Mrs. Anderson was also a member of the Lynden Methodist Church, the Washington St. and National Retired Teachers Association, of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, and the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 12 of Lynden. On June 25, 1933, she was married to Guy C. Anderson in Lynden. Mr. Anderson passed away in 1971.Mrs. Anderson requested that a scholarship be established to help further the education of Lynden High School students.

Lyle Rader was born on September 21, 1937 and raised in Fife, WA. His love for farming started in his early years by raising sizeable acreage of crops during high school. At the age of 22, Lyle was voted Star Farmer of America by Future Farmers of America, the highest honor that organization can bestow on its member. After many years farming in the Puyallup Valley, Lyle relocated his family and farm to Lynden in 1988. His passion for supporting and employing the younger generation formed an instant bond with the hard-working families in the Lynden community. Over the past 25 years Rader Farms has provided summer employment for thousands of young people. While Lyle didn’t have the opportunity to go to college, he opened the doors for many by encouraging them and providing jobs that allowed them to achieve their goals through a college education. During his career in agriculture, Lyle was a leader and innovator, developing and implementing practices at Rader Farms that have been replicated throughout the industry. The goal of the Rader Family is to help support students that have plans to focus their education in the Agriculture industry. FFA membership is a plus. Along with minimum LSF requirements, scholarship criteria includes: Candidates must have interest in agriculture and related fields. Participation in FFA. Scholarship awardees will have the opportunity to apply for an additional year.

Tony was the starting quarterback on the 1998 Lynden HS football team, which reached the class 3A state semi-finals. Tony also was the first and only true freshman quarter back to play in a collegiate game for Western Washington University Hall of Fame football coach Rob Smith. Throughout his college days at WWU, he stayed close to the Lynden football program, while volunteering for two years as an assistant to coach Curt Kramme. In 2007, Tony began working on creating a benefit golf tournament that would help support the Lynden High School Football team. On July 12, 2007 approximately one month before the inaugural tournament, Tony tragically passed away. Tony's close friends and family made sure to follow through and make his vision become reality. The tournament was renamed in his honor and the First Annual Tony Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament was deemed a huge success. Tony’s friends and family, along with businesses throughout the US, contributed to the tournament by getting involved as tournament volunteers, players and sponsors. Through this annual tournament, Tony Wilson will continue to give back to the community for years to come. Scholarships will be awarded to a senior student that has had involvement in the Lynden Lions football program and plans to enroll in a vocational, technical, two or four year educational institution. Award will be based on financial need, honesty, positive attitude, good citizenship, and strong work ethic.

This Memorial Scholarship was established in 1970 to honor Elmer J. Clarkson, former Principal of Lynden High School. Mr. Clarkson influence on the children he worked with for so many years was of the highest caliber. He was patient and humble man with concern for others. He had an abundance of friends who loved and respected him. The Elmer J. Clarkson Memorial Scholarship may be awarded to a senior who meets the following qualifications (in addition to general qualifications of all scholarships), a friendly concern for others, honesty, sportsmanship, humility, and participation in school life.

Dependable, skilled, hard-working and a team player. They all describe Howard Heppner. Heppner taught in at the Evergreen High School in the Highline School District before moving to Oregon City, Ore. There, he taught business, coached basketball (two years as an assistant coach, three as head coach), and earned a master’s degree at Portland State University. In 1974, he returned to Lynden to teach business and become the head cross country and golf coach, and serve as an assistant basketball coach.

In 1976, just 10 years out of college, Heppner was selected as the superintendent of the Lynden School District. His other honors include Whatcom County Superintendents Association chair, Elmer Clarkson Meritorious Award (for promotion of extracurricular activities), and the Paul Harris Fellow Award Rotary International’s recognition for contributions to the Lynden District). Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in teaching/education profession. Financial need, honesty, humility, good citizenship.

Includes monthly donations from Lynden School District employees, such as Teachers, Para-educators, Custodians, and Administrators who help shape the lives of our children and believe in further education for the students they have served.

Frieda Wallace was born at home on the family farm in Lynden, Washington on January 8, 1924. Frieda learned the values and rewards of hard work helping out on the dairy farm. She grew up attending Ten Mile Chapel in Lynden and St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham, WA. Mrs. Wallace is a graduate of the Lynden High School class of 1942. Frieda and Gale were married in September of 1946 and moved to the Wallace Farm on the Lowell-Snohomish River Road. Frieda and Gale both highly valued education. In addition to support for her church, she endowed scholarships at Lynden and Snohomish High Schools.

It is the desire of our donor that scholarships shall be granted in a fashion that leads or encourages students who have demonstrated a strong and continued interest in agriculture and business, including with priority students with a C or B average to pursue educational studies beyond high school. The donor desires that the candidates show an interest in the area of agriculture or business, which may be demonstrated by participation in programs at school or on an extracurricular basis, employment or volunteer service. All applications will be considered but students with participation in agriculture, or business programs / classes, and FBLA, FFA clubs at school will have priority.

Roy Georgeff, a former resident of Lynden, passed away in 1970. Mr. Georgeff bequeathed a portion of his estate to create an education fund for students from Lynden High School. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates prior and continued community service and strong academics.