Meet the Scholars 2017-18
- Jaylen Adams
- Benjamin Bach
- Haley Gomes
- Haydee Reyes
- Dustin Stanley
- Rebecca Stegman
- Collette West
Jaylen Adams
Jaylen Adams is a senior majoring in organizational leadership at FHSU. She is originally from Parker, Colorado, and attended Chaparral High School. She has two older brothers, one in Orlando, Florida, and one in Istanbul, Turkey. Her parents live in Castle Rock, CO. After completing her undergraduate degree; she hopes to begin the Master of Professional Studies program at FHSU. She hopes to work with a non-profit that mission is to help under privilege and at-risk youth.
Benjamin Bach
Ben Bach participates in the VALUE program virtually from Liberal, KS, majoring in organizational leadership. He works for Conestoga Energy Partners as a production manager at the organization’s ethanol plant. Ben joined the VALUE program to push himself in his studies at FHSU, focus on a project critical to him to gain a higher understanding of a particular topic and receive guidance from a mentor. Ben enjoys spending time outside and hunting in his free time. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children when he is not working or studying.
Haley Gomes
Haley joined FHSU from Highlands Ranch, CO, majoring in organizational leadership. Haley joined the VALUE program to be more proactive in practicing and refining her leadership skills. Upon graduation, she would like to return to Colorado and potentially develop a program in area hospitals to offer massage therapy to nurses, doctors, and patients to relieve stress. For fun, she enjoys doing anything outdoors and in nature and working on various projects with her ministries here in Hays. Her favorite foods are mac’n’cheese and pizza—or mac’n’cheese pizza!
Haydee Reyes
Haydee Reyes is a senior majoring in organizational leadership with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in women and gender studies. She comes to FHSU from Olathe, KS. Haydee has started her graduate school search and hopes to obtain a Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Affairs/College Student Personnel Administration so that one day she may work in a university with first-year experience (orientation, transition, and retention efforts). She enjoys reading, watching movies, and trying new foods in her free time.
Dustin Stanley
Originally from Bennington, KS, Dustin is a junior pursuing a degree in organizational leadership. He joined the VALUE program to push himself into a challenging environment because, without discomfort, growth doesn’t happen as quickly. Dustin enjoys applying principles from the degree program and his classes at his after-school care job. He enjoys reading, playing the guitar, and playing basketball when free time surfaces.
Rebecca Stegman
Rebecca Stegman, from Hays, KS, is a junior double majoring in Organizational Leadership and Tourism & Hospitality Management at Fort Hays State University. Rebecca joined VALUE to challenge herself and sharpen the skills she learned through the leadership classes at Fort Hays. She also likes having a mentor for the year while taking on a chosen project. Rebecca works for SkyWest Airlines as a supervisor at the Hays Regional Airport. When not at the airport, she likes to spend her time outdoors, making memories with her friends and family, especially her niece, Baylee. Rebecca is excited to see where this year takes her and the opportunities it presents.
Collette West
Collette West is a virtual student majoring in Organizational Leadership from Centerville, Utah. She decided to join VALUE to enhance her leadership skills before she entered the workforce. She is excited to challenge herself and learn more about leadership through her research project. She enjoys spending time with friends and family in her free time, doing Crossfit, hiking, skiing, and participating in anything active and competitive.