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

Dighton High School
Brandi Mathis accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education
and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Joy Fugua, director of the FHSU Baccalaureate Center in Dodge City.
Mathis, daughter of Kevin and Kim Mathis, Dighton, plans to major in education.

Elkhart High School
Lacey Jenkins accepted a $500 Fort Hays Copper Academic Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Dr. Tom Wiese, professor of chemistry.
Jenkins, daughter of Denny and Betty Jo Jenkins, Elkhart, and Teresa and Bill Carille, Elkhart, plans to major in chemistry.

Fulton Academy
Erin Fulton accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $650 Academic Opportunity Award in music.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Fulton, daughter of Lance and Melissa Fulton, Garden City, plans to major in music performance.

Garden City Community College
Jessica Bauske accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Teal A. Sander, instructor of allied health.
Bauske, daughter of Craig and Jonae Bauske, Garden City, plans to major in radiology.

Gloria Johnson accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Johnson, daughter of Robert and Erlinda Johnson, Garden City, plans to major in math education.

Mohamed Noor accepted a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship.
He is pictured with Hammond and Tricia Cline, Director of Admissions.

Mandy Sperry accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Kendal J. Carswell, assistant professor of social work.
Sperry, daughter of Jeff and Leah Sperry, Garden City, plans to major in social work.

Garden City High School
Jessica Carrasco accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the Department of Justice Studies.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.
Carrasco, daughter of Enrique and Antonia Carrasco, Garden City, plans to major in justice studies.

Robert Fisher accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
He is pictured with Hammond and Steve Schleicher, associate professor of informatics.
Fisher, son of Daryl and Angie Fisher, Garden City, plans to major in informatics.

Christian Fuentes accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.
He is pictured with Hammond and Scott.
Fuentes, son of Alfredo and Reyna Fuentes, Garden City, plans to major in justice studies.

Bryan Lunzmann accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in political science.
He is pictured with Hammond and Michael Tweed, instructor of political science.
Lunzmann, son of David and Dawni Lunzmann, Garden City, plans to major in political science.

Jazmin Medrano accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant.
She is pictured with Hammond and Schleicher.
Medrano, daughter of Sabino and Berta Medrano, Garden City, plans to major in business administration.

Jordan Ortega accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business and a $500 Copper Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Schleicher.
Ortega, daughter of Oscar Ortega, Garden City, plans to major in accounting.

Gustavo Reyes accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant.
He is pictured with Hammond and Teal A. Sander, instructor of allied health.
Gustavo, son of Jose and Miriam Reyes, Garden City, plans to major in radiology.

Candy Viera accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art, and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Viera, daughter of Maria Viera, Garden City, plans to major in interior design.

Greeley County High School
Kayla Philips accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Phillips, daughter of Allen and Denise Phillips,Tribune, plans to major in journalism.

Holcomb High School
Matthew Pfeifer accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award. He also won the drawing for a laptop computer.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Dr. David S. Bovee, assistant professor of history.
Pfeifer, son of Scott and Cindy Pfeifer, Garden City, plans to major in secondary education.

Jacob VanCampen accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
He is pictured with Hammond and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
VanCampen, son of Jim and Patty VanCampen, Holcomb, plans to major in art education.

Hugoton High School
Akela Miller accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Miller, daughter of Terry and Kimberly Miller, Hugoton, plans to major in graphic design.

Marina Neira accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.
She is pictured with Hammond and Steve Schleicher, associate professor of informatics.
Neira, daughter of Alex and Darlene Neira, Hugoton, plans to major in business management.

Kelsi Pomeroy accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Powers.
Pomeroy, daughter of Mike and Diane Pomeroy, Hugoton, plans a career in photography.

Lakin High School
Jarrod Hernandez accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $500 Copper Academic Award.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Hernandez, son of Dennis Hernandez, Lakin, and Denise Heslink, Lakin, plans to major in health and human performance.

Christopher Ramos accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in the College of Business and Leadership and a $500 Copper Academic Award.
He is pictured with Hammond and Amanda Matzke from the Office of Academic Advising and Career Exploration.
Ramos, son of Pete Ramos, Lakin, plans to major in business.

Drew Waechter accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology.
He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Elmer Finck, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Waechter, son of Lyle and Karen Waechter, Ulysses, plans to major in secondary education.

Scott Community High School
Jedidiah Dirks accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the Department of Justice Studies.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.
Dirks, son of Greg and Debbie Dirks, Scott City, plans to major in justice studies.

Allison Gough accepted a $2,000 Ralph and Lucile Hunter Scholarship, an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education.
She is pictured with Hammond and Joy Fuqua, director of the FHSU Baccalaureate Center.
Gough, daughter of Kerry and Marylyn Gough, Scott City, plans to major in elementary education.

Brad Johnson accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history.
He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. David S. Bovee, assistant professor of history.
Johnson, son of Carolyn Johnson, Scott City, plans to major in history.

Southwestern Heights
Juliana Herrera accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.
Herrera, daughter of Raul and Dominga Herrera, Plains, plans to major in psychology.

Sublette High School
Molly Walter accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Walter, daughter of Kristi Walter, Sublette, plans to major in graphic design.

Syracuse High School
Aric Eichhorn accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Eichhorn, son of Joe Eichorn and Mechell Helton, Syracuse, plans to major in graphic design.