Hardin High School senior Kennedy Taylor is an All-American in cheer who wants to teach and inspire children

Taylor is the twelfth recipient of the KPRC 2-American Furniture Warehouse Senior Scholarship from the Class of 2025

HOUSTON – KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with $2,500 scholarships in 2025. All students selected for scholarships have been nominated by their high schools.

Kennedy Taylor, a senior at Hardin High School, is the twelfth recipient of the KPRC 2-American Furniture Warehouse Senior Scholarship from the Class of 2025. Hardin High School is part of the Hardin Independent School District.

Taylor is active in National Honor Society, serves as Student Council President, and is co-captain of the Hardin High School cheer team. She has been recognized by the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) three times as an All-American in cheer. In her scholarship nomination essay, Taylor said, “For 12 years, cheer has given me purpose and strength, allowing me to rise above my circumstances. I plan to try out for NCA staff to inspire others as cheer has inspired me.”

Taylor grew up with 12 siblings and loves working with children. She volunteers as a coach and bookkeeper for youth sports teams. Taylor’s dream is to become a first grade teacher and she will go to Lee College to study education. Taylor says, “I want to mentor children, provide a safe space, and make a positive impact in their lives.”

You can see the scholarship surprise for Kennedy Taylor in the video player at the top of this article.