Van Alstyne Senior Earns $1,000 Scholarship for Academics and Athletics

Van Alstyne High School senior Brianna Derrick has been named a Texoma Chevy Dealers A+ Athlete of the Week. In recognition of her accomplishments in academics, athletics, and leadership, she earned a $1,000 scholarship.

Derrick ranks third in her class with a 4.84 GPA. She serves as an officer in the National Honor Society and Student Council and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society. She has earned the highest average in multiple academic subjects.

On the softball field, Derrick established herself as a leader for the Lady Panthers. She earned First Team All-District honors last season after receiving Honorable Mention All-District recognition during her freshman and sophomore years. She has also been named Academic All-District every year she has played.

Lady Panthers softball coach Philip Spaniel nominated Derrick for the scholarship. He stated that she embodies the qualities of a student-athlete through her dedication and determination.

"She sets a goal. She has a standard and she lives up to her standard," Spaniel said.

Derrick plans to pursue medical school. She credits her experiences in academics and athletics with helping her develop perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork.

The Texoma Chevy Dealers A+ Athlete program recognizes outstanding high school seniors for their achievements in academics and athletics. At the end of the school year, Texoma Chevy Dealers will select one male and one female A+ Athlete scholarship recipient to each receive an additional $1,000 scholarship. As a weekly honoree, Derrick is among the students eligible for this recognition.

To learn more about the A+ Athlete Scholarship and other scholarship opportunities offered by Texoma Chevy Dealers, residents can visit the Texoma Chevy Dealers Scholarships website. For more on Derrick's accomplishments, KXII produced an A+ Athlete feature.