LUXEMBERG, Wis. – Annie Annoye, a senior at Luxemburg-Casco High School, was presented with The Brian LaViolette Scholarship of Excellence on May 13, 2026. The $10,000 scholarship is designed to offer a student the inspiration to succeed and the financial backing to help make higher education possible.
Members of the LaViolette family alongside representatives from the Greater Green Bay Chamber surprised Annoye with the scholarship during a surprise visit to her school.
“Annie represents exactly what happens when a community aligns around its young people—educators, families and employers working together to open doors and expand what’s possible,” said Nikki Schneider, Director of Talent and Education at the Greater Green Bay Chamber. “Through our partnership with the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, we’re not only recognizing her achievements, but investing in the kind of leadership, curiosity and collaboration that will strengthen our region for years to come. This is the impact that is at the heart of our mission where support today creates opportunity tomorrow.”
The Brian LaViolette Scholarship of Excellence recognizes a student who has shown exemplary achievement throughout their high school career. Recipients are students who have a thirst for knowledge, the ability to be a team player and the desire to be a future leader. These are all aspects of life that were important to Brian LaViolette while he was growing up and attending school in De Pere.
The Brian LaViolette Foundation was established to keep a promise made to Brian after he was lost in a swimming accident. Brian’s family promised “that in his name and memory, we would accomplish great things.” Thanks to the support of thousands in the community, that promise has been kept by having an impact and spreading inspiration to the students who receive the scholarship presented by The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation.
“This scholarship represents a promise our family made many years ago, that in Brian’s name and memory, we would accomplish great things. Annie embodies everything we hope for in a recipient, character, curiosity, humility, and a genuine desire to make a difference. To see that spirit recognized and supported, surrounded by the educators and community who helped shape her, is incredibly meaningful to us,” said Doug and Renee LaViolette, “Annoye stood out among an exceptional group of finalists for her academic dedication, her involvement in school and community activities, and the way she carries herself with both confidence and humility. Throughout the interview process, she demonstrated a thoughtful perspective on her journey, along with a clear sense of purpose for the future. Like all six finalists, she reflects the values at the heart of the Brian LaViolette Scholarship, a commitment to learning, leadership, and making a positive impact on others.”
Annoye will graduate high school with an associate’s degree in arts and science through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Rising Phoenix program and continue at UW-Green Bay to major in Human Biology with a minor in Spanish. She then plans to attend the Medical College of Wisconsin to earn her master’s degree as an Anesthesiologist Assistant. Beyond the classroom, she has logged over 100 volunteer hours across a variety of community and educational spaces.
All six finalists for the scholarship were recognized as part of the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s 33rd Annual Golden Apple Awards in April.
Since its establishment in 1992, the Foundation has issued nearly 1,200 scholarships to deserving college-bound students in Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond. To learn more about the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, visit laviolettefoundation.org.
