The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Madison Prowse, Gracie Sparrer, Lila Woodall, and Kaydence Zuhlke as 2026 recipients of the Brown City Community Schools Seager-Swartz Scholarship.
Madison Prowse, daughter of Luke and Audrey Prowse, graduated from Brown City High School with high honors. During high school, she participated in cross country, track, the National Honor Society, 4-H, and FFA. Madison is attending St. Clair County Community College studying business while running on the women’s cross-country team. Her goal is to transfer to a university from SC4 to continue working towards a bachelor’s degree in business and pursue a career in agribusiness.
Gracie Sparrer is the daughter of Katherine Rossman and Jeremie Sparrer. During high school, she participated in cross-country and track and field. Gracie is attending St. Clair County Community College studying social work while also continuing cross-country and track and field.
Lila Woodall, daughter of William and Rachel Woodall, graduated from Brown City High School with a STEM Endorsement and four associate degrees from St. Clair County Community College; Associate of Business, Associate of Arts, Associate of General Education, and Associate of Science. During high school, she participated in track, basketball, cross country, and was a member of the National Honor Society and math academic team. She was also a six-year attendee of Brown City High School’s Academic Honors Banquet. Lila is attending Saginaw Valley State University pursuing a degree in business.
Kaydence Zuhlke is the daughter of Raquel and Aaron Zuhlke. During high school, she was involved in cheerleading, softball, band, and the National Honor Society. Kaydence is attending St. Clair County Community College pursuing a degree in nursing with the goal of building a career dedicated to caring for others. She is a hardworking and dedicated student who is honored and grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship. She sincerely appreciates this support as she continues working toward her educational and career goals.
The Brown City Community Schools Seager-Swartz Scholarship is a permanently endowed fund at the Sanilac County Community Foundation, established by the late Lola Kay and Miner Seager, proud Brown City graduates and Michigan State University alumni. Deeply rooted in their appreciation for education and love for their hometown, the Seagers created this endowed scholarship to provide lasting support for Brown City graduates pursuing their education at Michigan-supported colleges or universities. This fund is administered in partnership with Brown City Community Schools and is designed to assist both graduating seniors and Brown City alumni as they continue their education. Students may be awarded the Seager-Swartz Scholarship for up to four years. Through their thoughtful legacy, the Seagers continue to open doors of opportunity for generations of local students, reflecting their belief in the power of education and community investment.
This scholarship is administered through the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF). For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit www.SanilacFoundation.org or contact the Community Foundation office at 810-648-3634.
