BRENHAM ISD CELEBRATES 151ST ANNIVERSARY, NEW DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Brenham ISD recognized four esteemed graduates and their lifetime of achievements during today’s (Friday) 151st Anniversary Celebration at the Blinn College Student Center in Brenham.
Seeker (representing Dr. William "Bill" Seeker), Mayme
Dennis Gardner and Tiyo Dennis (representing James
Dennis Jr.)
The four individuals inducted into the ranks of Brenham ISD Distinguished Alumni were Bonnie Brinkmeyer, Brenham High School Class of 1975; the late James Emerson Dennis Jr., Pickard High School Class of 1953; the late Dr. William “Bill” Seeker, Brenham High School Class of 1956; and Mack Williams, Pickard High School Class of 1967.
Bonnie Brinkmeyer is a retired Brenham ISD teacher, program director and administrator who currently serves on the school board and is active with numerous community organizations and events.
Click below to list to Bonnie Brinkmeyer's full acceptance speech.
James Emerson Dennis Jr. was a professor, U.S. Air Force veteran and deacon at Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church. He was also one of the original Freedom Riders of 1961 for African American civil rights.
Click below to listen to James Dennis' daughter, Nadlyn Alisa Williams, and his sister, Mayme Dennis Gardner, accepting the award on his behalf.
Dr. William “Bill” Seeker was a U.S. Army veteran who served as the president of Florida Keys Community College for 28 years. He was named President Emeritus upon retiring in 2007 and was honored by the College for his leadership and impact, with the institution later named in his honor.
Click below to listen to Dr. William Seeker's brother, Ben Seeker, accepting the award on his behalf.
Mack Williams became the first man to graduate from Blinn College’s Licensed Vocational Nursing Program and received multiple nursing awards and commendations. He is a longtime participant in the Washington County Juneteenth Association, serving as director of the Junerette Twirlers, and he is an accomplished singer and frequent soloist at church, community and charitable events.
Click below to listen to Mack Williams' full acceptance speech.
The anniversary celebration pays tribute to Brenham ISD’s history while honoring graduates whose lives, careers and service exemplify the district’s values and traditions.
