Scholarship Winners
Brenden Tomlinson

Cheyenne Tant

Hanna Westerman

Zane Hunt

Zack McMahen

I was born on September 17, 1996 in Bay City, Texas. I spent my first 8 years of my life in Palacios, Texas prior to moving to Vernon, Texas. My parents are, Su and Dyke McMahen. My mother is a school teacher and my father is a Texas Game Warden. My earliest memories are of fishing in our pond, in the creek behind our house and in the Tres Palacios Bay. I have grown up around hunting and fishing my entire life and have a passion for the outdoors.
In moving to North Texas, I was introduced to many different opportunities. I have participated in Youth Hunts and Kid Fishes since I was in 2nd grade and have progressed from being a participant in the events to now being a guide.
I worked my 8th and 9th grade summers in Taylor Park, Colorado as a guide at Adventure Experiences, Inc. We took groups backpacking in the mountains, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and facilitated groups through the Challenge Course program. The next three summers, I worked for the W.T. Waggoner Estate, on the maintenance crew, maintaining the Santa Rosa Headquarters. During hunting season I worked in my off time as a deer, turkey, and waterfowl guide. With my father, we have trained our Labs to blood trail wounded animals and have helped many locals to recover their game.
I have participated in athletics, FFA, and FCA for all four years of High School. I am a 4 year Varsity Letterman in Track and Football. I’ve been a Regional Qualifier for all 4 years in discus. This year, our team won the District Championship in Football and I was selected as Defensive MVP of the District and First Team All-State Linebacker for 4A division 1 and 2. I have been blessed to receive a partial football scholarship to Midwestern State University, where I plan to major in Criminal Justice. With my degree in Criminal Justice degree, I am planning to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Haley Goff

Clark Westerman

This year’s recipient for the Texas Game Warden Association’s scholarship is a distinguished graduate of Franklin High School’s class of 2013. Clark Westerman came into the world on June 9, 1995 in Lufkin, Texas. He is the eldest child of Charles and Jan Westerman of Franklin, TX and proud grandparents of Mr. & Mrs. Tucker Westerman and Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Hatchell, all of Lufkin, TX. Most of his life was spent in Lufkin surrounded by abundant love of family, friends and his church family until his dad’s new career as a Texas Game Warden moved him to Franklin, Texas in Robertson County the summer going into his sophomore year. Franklin welcomed Clark and his younger sister, Hanna, with open arms. He immediately jumped into football practice before school began and with his easy going nature, didn’t seem to miss a beat. Clark played and lettered in football for the next 3 years as well as playing baseball all 4 years as the Franklin Lion’s first baseman. He has had the privilege to be a team player with 2 Bi-District baseball championships and this year’s Regional football championship.
Clark was active in boy scouting from a Tiger cub in the first grade to attaining his Eagle rank at 14 years old shortly before his move to Franklin. Church youth group, scouting and community service have always been at the forefront of Clark’s life, earning over 80 hours of community service his freshman year. He also earned his 50-Miler Award through a 10 day, 68 mile hike at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico with First Christian Church’s Troop 134. He continued that volunteer spirit through high school with various projects like Franklin Methodist Church’s youth group, a UM Army Mission trip and Roland Reynolds Elementary School’s Pride Pal Mentor. His honors include Spanish National Honor Society, World Conservation Award and God & Church Award.
Like his father, Clark loves the outdoors, hunting and being on the water. He is an avid wake boarder and water skier. He was accepted into and attended Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Buckskin Brigade in 2011 at Stasney’s Cook Ranch in Albany, TX. Clark’s well rounded experiences should help him succeed as he attends Texas A&M University in College Station this summer as a construction science/management major. Clark’s nature is that of a tree, strong but flexible, enduring and adaptable. He and his family feel very blessed to have been the proud recipient of this year’s Texas Game Warden Association’s scholarship. The seeds of support and encouragement that are given are investing in a plentiful yield for a bright and successful future that will be passed on to others.
Karah Seamands

Tanner Hoffmann

Carter Wallace
