Reliant and Houston Texans honor high school seniors with $60,000 scholarships

HOUSTON (KIAH) – May is graduation season. Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2024. Six outstanding Houston area high school seniors were each surprised with a $10,000 scholarship through Reliant’s Champions Scholarships. NRG has partnered with the Houston Texans to honor these student-athletes who have balanced their sports and academics.

Six students from Northbrook, Sweeny, Foster, Furr, Seven Lakes and Hempstead high schools joined the Houston Texans for the day, observing their daily operations, before being surprised by this big check. Leanne Schneider, senior director of community relations at Reliant, said the company was moved by “the resilience, dedication and unwavering commitment of students on the field, in the classroom and in their community.”

Since 2005, Reliant, now known as NRG, and the Houston Texans have supported more than 100 area high school students with more than $600,000 in scholarships. Learn about the honorees below, including their commitments to the community and academic excellence, courtesy of Reliant.

Dade Delva

Dade Delva is a senior at Northbrook High School, an all-district academic football player and was elected team captain his freshman year. He also played basketball and ran track, and in 2023 was on the A/B honor roll. Off the field, Dade volunteers at a local Veterans of Foreign Wars center while working. Although facing adversity, Dade strives to prepare himself for success in the next chapter of his life.

Hagen Greenberg

Hagen Greenberg attends Sweeny High School and has played several sports since his sophomore year. During his sophomore year, he earned a spot on the varsity football team and the junior varsity baseball team. Hagan eventually progressed, starting for both teams and being named defensive team captain by his football team as a senior. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and participates in the school’s annual blood drive.

Avary Grover

Avery is a member of the varsity diving and cheerleading teams, reaching academic all-district level in consecutive diving and co-captain of cheerleading during her senior year. She is actively involved in her school’s National Honor Society and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and is in the top 6% of her class.

Da’Vaughn Johnson

Da’Vaughn is one of the best football players in his district, being named to the All-Defense 1st Team and leading his team in tackles. He is very passionate about the future and has taken steps to ensure he stands above the rest. Da’Vaughn has earned industry certifications and actively volunteers in his community at the Houston Food Bank and in its high school agriculture program.

Brooke Jackson

Brooke is a nationally recognized track and field star. She was named the United States national track and field champion in the 100 meters, a monumental achievement for high school track athletes in 2021 and 2022. She was also named a five-time Junior Olympian and an eight-time All American. She is in the National Honor Society, the College Board National Recognition Program and is vice president of the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Club. She plans to attend Princeton University in the fall.

King Akyrah

Akyrah is a four-year varsity volleyball player and received second-team all-district honorable mention two years in a row. Her academic achievements also landed her on the athletic honor roll and all-district academics. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with early childhood programs and volleyball camps, bringing her passion to the younger generation. Through her personal experiences, she has continued to demonstrate resilience and aims to bring hope to others.