HAYS,Kan. -- Several area students accepted Fort Hays State University scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year at a recent Student Recognition Program in Dodge City.

Ashland High School

Kirk Woodruff accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Brittany Howell, associate professor of agriculture.

Woodruff, son of Mitch and Amber Woodruff, Ashland,plans to major in agriculture.

Dodge City High School

Tyler Broeckelman accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Steve Schleicher, interim chair of the Department of Informatics.

Broeckelman, son of Monte and Gina Broeckelman, Dodge City, plans to major in accounting.

Eli Evinger accepted a $1,000 FHSU Achievement Award, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammondand Dr. Elmer Finck, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Evinger, son of Dwight Evinger and Becky Evinger, Dodge City, plans to major in zoology.

Peter Neidhart accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics.

He is pictured with Hammondand Dr. Eric Deyo, assistant professor of physics.

Neidhart, son of Robert and Marty Neidhart, Dodge City, plans to major in physics.

Greensburg High School

Garth Einsel accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott,chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Einsel, son of Aaron Einsel, Greensburg, plans to major in psychology.

Katlin Senst accepted a $1,000 FHSU Achievement Award, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership, and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammondand Steve Schleicher, interim chair of the Department of Informatics.

Senst, daughter of Richard and Kathy Senst, Greensburg, plans to major in accounting.

Ingalls High School

Miranda Snyder accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Tom Wiese,professor of chemistry.

Snyder, daughter of Donella Snyder, Ingalls,plans to major in nursing.

Riley Vanderree accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

She is pictured with Hammond and Teal Sander,instructor of allied health.

Vanderee, daughter of Randy and Terri Vanderree, Ingalls, plans to major in radiology.

Marty Wendel accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

He is pictured with Hammond and Steve Schleicher, interim chair of the Department of Informatics.

Wendel, son of Sean and Beverly Wendel, Ingalls,plans to major in finance.

Jetmore High School

Morgan Edwards accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Steve Schleicher, interim chair of the Department of Informatics.

Edwards, daughter of Ronnie and Rosanne Edwards, Jetmore, plans to major in business.

Clinton Goebel accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammondand Schleicher.

Goebel, son of Burke and Mary Jane Goebel, Jetmore, plans to major in accounting.

Stacie Huish accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammondand Schleicher.

Huish, daughter of Ron and Tobi Huish, Jetmore,plans to major in business communication.

Danielle Schaffer accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured withHammondand Dr. Brittany Howell, associate professor of agriculture.

Schaffer, daughter of Kelly and Cindy Schaffer, Jetmore, plans to major in animal science.

Leah Shriwise accepted a $1200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies.

She is pictured with Hammondand Dr. Margaret Butcher, assistant professor of communication studies.

Shriwise, daughter of Mike and Cindy Shriwise, Jetmore, plans to major in communication.

John Wasinger accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

He is pictured with Hammondand Teal Sander, instructor of allied health.

Wasinger, son of Lisa Wasinger, Jetmore, plans to major in radiology.

Kinsley High School

Shena O'Brien accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in music.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers,chair of the Department of Art and Design.

O'Brien, daughter of Patricia O'Brien, Kinsley,plans to major in music education.

Ness City High School

Case Beckman accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Glen McNeil,chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Beckman, son of Sandra Beckman, Ness City, plans to major in athletic training.

Ashlee Dinges accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Brittany Howell, associate professor of agriculture.

Dinges, daughter of Brad and Tanya Dinges, Ness City, plans to major in animal science.

Spearville High School

Jeff Hubbell accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in math and computer science and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers,chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Hubbell, son of Steve and Cindy Hubbell, Spearville, plans to major in computer science.

Amanda Israel accepted a $700 Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

She is pictured with Hammondand Teal Sander, instructor of allied health.

Israel, daughter of Kurt and Patti Israel, Spearville, plans to major in radiology.

Carson Konrade accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammondand Joy Fuqua, director of the FHSU Baccalaureate Center in Dodge City.

Konrade, son of Louie and Teresa Konrade, Spearville, plans to major in elementary education.

Nikki Rabe accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

She is pictured with Hammondand Steve Schleicher, interim chair of the Department of Informatics.

Rabe, daughter of Kevin and Jan Rabe, Spearville, plans to major in accounting.