06/01/2026
Berkley Choir Boosters 2026 Senior Scholarship Winners
BCB awards a $500 scholarship annually to honor the memory of Mary Myers, a charter member of the Berkley Choir Boosters Board of Directors. Mary, a longtime resident of the Berkley School District, gave generously of her time to the Berkley High School choir program and its students and energized her fellow volunteers with her enthusiastic spirit. The 2026 Mary Myers scholarship is awarded to Encore! member Alise Herron, a student who exemplifies this same positive energy and dedication to her choir community. Ms. Noble shared that, “Alise is, at her core, an extremely sensitive and empathetic soul. She forms strong bonds with her peers and is kindness personified. Encore! has benefited from the care she gives not only her music, but also her community.” Congratulations, Alise!
In addition, the Choir Boosters provides the $300 Enduring Voice scholarship to a graduating senior who has overcome adversity during their high school years. A Ca****la member Lucy O’Dell was selected as this year’s recipient. Ms. Smith shared that despite Lucy being very talented and committed, in previous years, she shied away from the limelight. “This year, Lucy challenged herself to sing a solo at both district and state choral festival. Despite being very nervous, she overcame her stage fright and stunned our audiences with her voice.” Congratulations, Lucy!