The Rotary Club of San Saba County Plans to Award $19,000 in Scholarships at the Annual Honor Student Banquet May 21st.
The local Rotary Club of San Saba will hold its 44th annual Honor Student Banquet to recognize academically highachieving students from Cherokee, Richland Springs, and San Saba ISDs. All recognized students and their parents will be invited to attend May 21st 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the San Saba Civic Center.
This year's banquet speaker will be Pastor Alan Arthur who is the Pastor of First Baptist Church in San Saba, Texas. A native of Buda, Texas, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving the Zondervan Greek Student Award for his outstanding work in New Testament Greek. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Alan is a passionate preacher and teacher who regularly speaks at churches, conferences, and chapel services. He was recently nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees for Lifeway Christian Resources. His ministry is marked by a deep commitment to biblical exposition, theological depth, and a heart for equipping the next generation of believers. Alan and his wife Jenna are expecting their first child in August. They are excited to welcome their little girl while continuing to serve the Lord and His church together.
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The Annual Honor Student Banquet is San Saba Rotary’s Signature Event of the Year, and we look forward to honoring San Saba County’s best and brightest students. Jake Lackey, the club president will be presiding over the event. At the event we plan to award a total of about $19,000.00 in scholarships. This includes $3,000.00 in scholarships to students seeking a degree in the medical field thanks to our EMS Endowment fund, and $16,000.00 in scholarships to our Four Year Honor Students who exemplify high academic standards, good character and need. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the many sponsors of our annual Golf Tournament held in the fall.