Brandon Houghton

Brandon Houghton is a 2025 graduate of Prospect High School who will be attending Augustana and studying environmental science and history. This summer, Brandon will be participating in a physical and environmental geology field course in the Grand Canyon.

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Etienne Sirois

Etienne Sirois is a 2022 graduate of Prospect High School and has completed his junior year at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is majoring in Landscape Architecture and minoring in Museum Studies. Etienne received the Brenton & Jean Wadsworth Undergraduate Award for Business Emphasis in Landscape Architecture in 2024 & 2025. This is Etienne's fourth year as an Arlington Heights Garden Club scholarship recipient.

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Elise Slowinske
Elise Slowinske is a 2023 graduate of John Hersey High School and is attending The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is enrolled in the College of Engineering and majoring in Environmental Engineering and minoring in Sustainability, Energy and Environment. She is a peer mentor for Women in Civil & Environmental Engineering. This is Elise’s third year as an Arlington Heights Garden Club scholarship recipient.

Emily Slowinske

Emily Slowinske is a 2025 graduate of John Hersey High School who will be attending the University of Wisconsin – Madison to study Environmental Science. Her interest in gardening began at a young age with her father and the Girl Scouts, which has sparked her desire to focus on conservation and environmental science.

Mason Zimmer

Mason Zimmer is a 2023 graduate of Prospect High School who is attending Eckerd College where he is studying Marine Science and Environmental Studies. This summer he has the opportunity to intern with a Tilapia Farm near the college. This is Mason’s second year as an Arlington Heights Garden Club scholarship recipient.ahgardenclub.com