NOTE TO EDITORS: Students are listed by school. Photo files suitable for print are available for download at http://bigcat.fhsu.edu/currentevents/srp_2010_photos.php. Names in photo identifications are boldfaced on first reference within each school.

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

The Hays SRP hosts students from six counties in north central Kansas: Ellis and Trego counties, La Crosse in Rush County, Natoma in Osborne County, Plainville in Rooks County and Ransom in Ness County. The Hays SRP was Feb. 22 in FHSU's Memorial Union.

Ellis High School

Jacob Begler accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $500 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

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

Begler, son of John and Barb Begler, Ellis, plans a career in athletic training.

Jamie Durheim accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Gregory Weisenborn, assistant professor of management and marketing.

Durheim, daughter of Steve and Janet Durheim, Ellis, plans to major in marketing.

Kyle Fox accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

Fox, son of Kevin and Connie Fox, Ellis, plans a career in health education.

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

He is pictured with Hammond and Jessica Heronemus, instructor of economics and finance.

Fuchs, son of Ted and Shelly Fuchs, Ellis, plans to major in business.

Kelsey Gehrer accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education and a $500 Copper Academic Award. She also won a drawing for a $400 Student Recognition Program scholarship.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Germaine Taggart, chair of the Department of Teacher Education.

Gehrer, daughter of Kent Gehrer and Dava Gaschler, Ellis, plans to major in elementary education.

Shelby Gottschalk accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education.

She is pictured with Hammond and Taggart.

Gottschalk, daughter of Bryan and Sonya Gottchalk, Hays, plans to major in elementary education.

Dillon Kinderknecht accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and McNeil.

Kinderknecht, son of Melvin and Tracy Kinderknecht, Ellis, plans a career in athletic training.

Jennifer Kinderknecht accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

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

Kinderknecht, daughter of Gilbert and Cheryl Kinderknecht, Ellis, plans to major in art.

Alicia Lang-Goseland accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Heronemus.

Lang, daughter of Lesa Lang-Goseland, Ellis, plans to major in business.

Nicole Pfeifer accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in history and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Raymond Wilson, interim chair of the Department of History.

Pfeifer, daughter of Ernie and Sherry Pfeifer, Ellis, plans to major in history.

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

He is pictured with Hammond and Buddy Curry, livestock judging coach and program specialist in the Department of Agriculture.

Poland, son of Bill and Kay Poland, Ellis, plans to major in agriculture.

Bethany Polifka accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance.

She is pictured with Hammond and McNeil.

Polifka, daughter of Mark and Karin Polifka, Ellis, plans a career in athletic training.

Paige Reilly accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

She is pictured with Hammond and Powers.

Reilly, daughter of Dan Reilly, Ellis, and Desiree Double, Ellis, plans to major in art.

Kiley Wayman accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in political science and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Bryan Bennett, assistant professor of political science.

Wayman, daughter of Kelly Wayman, Ellis, plans to major in political science and history.

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

She is pictured with Hammond and Taggart.

Weber, daughter of Mark and Lisa Weber, Ellis, plans to major in elementary education.

Hays High School

Megan Adams accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. She also won a drawing for a $400 Student Recognition Program scholarship.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Betsy L. Leeds, instructor of psychology.

Adams, daughter of Paul Adams and Cheryl Shepherd-Adams, Hays, plans to major in psychology.

Tanis Albers accepted a $900 Academic Award in technology studies and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Bob Howell, associate professor of technology studies.

Albers, son of Loren Albers and Amy Schmierbach, Munjor, plans to major in technology studies.

Logan Arnhold accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human performance.

Arnhold, son of Richard and Marlene Arnhold, Hays, plans to major in health and human performance.

Brett Beougher accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Krisztina Bencze, assistant professor of chemistry.

Beougher, son of Joel and Sharon Beougher, Hays, plans to major in chemistry.

Vincent Bizzell 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.

Bizzell, son of Andrew and Tammy Bizzell, Hays, plans to major in art.

Bryant Bombardier accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry.

He is pictured with Hammond and Bencze.

Bombardier, son of Ray and Deanna Bombardier, Hays, plans to major in chemistry.

Katie Carmichael accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

She is pictured with Hammond and Jennifer Wagner, associate professor of allied health.

Carmichael, daughter of Doug and Andrea Carmichael, Plainville, plans a career in radiology.

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

She is pictured with Hammond and McNeil.

Deines, daughter of Chuck and Patty Deines, Hays, plans a career in athletic training.

Kelly Fross accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

She is pictured with Hammond and Jessica Heronemus, instructor of economics and finance.

Fross, daughter of Tom and Melinda Fross, Hays, plans to major in accounting.

Kylie Gaughan accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Germaine Taggart, chair of the Department of Teacher Education.

Gaughan, daughter of Mike and Laura Gaughan, Hays, plans to major in elementary education.

Adam Goetz accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award and a $650 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

He is pictured with Hammond and Heronemus.

Goetz, son of Keith and Jane Goetz, Hays, plans to major in accounting.

Jewel Gottschalk accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Liane Connelly, chair of the Department of Nursing.

Gottschalk, daughter of Wayne and Jackie Gottschalk, Schoenchen, plans to major in nursing.

Amanda Groff accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing.

She is pictured with Hammond and Connelly.

Groff, daughter of Phil and Pam Groff, Hays, plans to major in nursing.

Camille Hass accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Paul Faber, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Haas, daughter of Rose Haas, Hays, plans to major in justice studies.

Jayme Hansen accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in mathematics.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Keith Dreiling, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science.

Hansen, daughter of Lee and Donna Hansen, Hays, plans to major in mathematics.

Samantha Hardwick accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Wagner.

Hardwick, daughter of Daryl and Kayla Hardwick, Hays, plans a career in radiology.

Michelle Harris accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry.

She is pictured with Hammond and Bencze.

Harris, daughter of Jerold and Paula Harris, Hays, plans a career in pharmacy.

Helen Kasra accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Greg Weisenborn, assistant professor of management and marketing.

Kasra, daughter of Farid and Lori Kasra, Hays, plans to major in marketing.

Tyler Krizek accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.

Krizek, son of Tony and Michele Krizek, Hays, plans a career in engineering.

Kara Kuhn accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Bencze.

Kuhn, daughter of Randall and Melesia Kuhn, Hays, plans a career in medicine.

Macy Linn accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and McNeil.

Linn, daughter of Joey and Lori Linn, Hays, plans to major in health and human performance.

Sarah Luedders accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

She is pictured with Hammond and Buddy Curry, livestock judging coach and program specialist in the Department of Agriculture.

Luedders, daughter of Chris and Rebecca Luedders, Hays, plans to major in agriculture.

Jordan Matlock accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Connelly.

Matlock, daughter of Johnny and Sherri Matlock, Hays, plans to major in nursing.

Jordan Niernberger accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Weisenborn.

Niernberger, son of Mike and Steph Niernberger, Hays, plans to major in business communication.

Kristopher Neuhauser accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Sabrina Reed, coordinator of undecided student advisement and career exploration.

Neuhauser is the son of Ken and Barb Neuhauser, Hays.

Travis Pfannenstiel accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in technology studies and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Howell.

Pfannenstiel, son of Randy and Debbie Pfannenstiel, Hays, plans to major in technology studies.

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

He is pictured with Hammond and Weisenborn.

Polifka, son of Francis Polifka, Hays and Stacy Gasper, Hutchinson, plans to major in business management.

Mina Riazi-Kermani accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Heronemus.

Riazi, daughter of Mohammad and Saddigheh Riaze-Kermani, Hays, plans to major in accounting.

Brahayan Rivera accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Buffington.

Rivera, son of Isabel Valencia, Hays, plans a career in engineering.

Ryan Rounkles accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Wagner.

Rounkles, son of Ron and Denise Rounkles, Hays, plans a career in radiology.

Morgan Skiles accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

She is pictured with Hammond and Powers.

Skiles, daughter of Rex and Stephanie Skiles, Hays, plans to major in art.

Shelby Swaney accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Connelly.

Swaney, daughter of Renee Legleiter, Liebenthal, plans to major in nursing.

Koffi Toulaboe accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry.

He is pictured with Hammond and Bencze.

Toulaboe, son of Dosse and Vicky Toulaboe, Hays, plans a career in medicine.

Carissa Wickham accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Bencze.

Wickham, daughter of Robert and Linda Wickham, Hays, plans a career in medicine.

Sarah Wiesner accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

She is pictured with Hammond and Heronemus.

Wiesner, daughter of Ron and Faye Wiesner, Hays, plans to major in accounting.

Tanner Willhoft accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Heronemus.

Willhoft, son of Joel and Marva Willhoft, Hays, plans to major in business.

La Crosse High School

Thomas Moeder accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right,and Jessica Heronemus, instructor of economics and finance.

Moeder, son of Kurt Moeder, La Crosse, plans to major in accounting.

Natoma High School

Sandra Richmond accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, rightand Jennie Straight, assistant professor of communication studies.

Richmond, daughter of Kelly and Peggy Richmond, Natoma, plans a career in journalism.

Ness City High School

Dustin Foster 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, right, and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Foster, son of Jim and Lori Foster, Ransom, plans a career in athletic training.

Thomas More Prep-Marian High School

Andrew Allen accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right,and Jessica Heronemus, instructor of economics and finance.

Allen, son of Nolan and Geralyn Allen, Hays, plans to major in accounting.

Anne Drees accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Raymond Wilson, interim chair of the Department of History.

Drees, daughter of Tom and Patricia Drees, Hays, plans to major in secondary education.

Braden Dreiling accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in political science.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Bryan Bennett, assistant professor of political science.

Dreiling, son of Jerome Dreiling and Candace Yost, Hays, plans a career in law.

Jenna Dreiling accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Richard Packauskas, associate professor of biological sciences.

Dreiling, daughter of Keith and Pam Dreiling, Hays, plans a career in occupational therapy.

Andrew Heimann accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Packauskas

Heimann, son of William and Teresa Heimann, Hays, plans a career in physical therapy.

Ajay Pradhan accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in physics.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Gaving Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.

Pradhan, son of Ajit Pradhan, Kathmandu, Nepal, plans a career in engineering.

Mason Ruder accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award. Ruder was also the winner of a laptop computer.

He is pictured with Hammond and Ben Morris-Cline, chair of the Department of Music.

Ruder, son of Vernon Jr. and Ruth Ruder, Hays, plans to major in music.

Hannah Schippers accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Jennifer Wagner, associate professor of allied health.

Schippers, daughter of Toni and Vicki Schippers, Hays, plans a career in radiology.

Sophia Schippers accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Wagner.

Schippers, daughter of John and Bobbie Schippers, Hays, plans a career in radiology.

Jenna Schulte accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

She is pictured with Hammond and Wagner.

Schulte, daughter of Matt and Anne Schulte, Hays, plans a career in radiology.

Rachel Weber accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and a $500 Copper Academic Award. She also won a drawing for a $400 Student Recognition Program scholarship.

She is pictured with Hammond and Wagner.

Weber, daughter of Mitchell and Julia Weber, Hays, plans a career in radiology.

Trego Community High School

Cody Crossland accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right,and Buddy Curry, livestock judging coach and program specialist in the Department of Agriculture.

Crossland, son of Craig and Linda Crossland, WaKeeney, plans a career in beef cattle management.

Morgan Dietz accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award. She also won a drwing for a $400 Student Recognition Program scholarship.

She is pictured with Hammond and Betsy Leeds, instructor of psychology.

Dietz, daughter of Gary and Nancy Dietz, WaKeeney, plans to major in psychology.

Brandon Eberle 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 Hammond and Jessica Heronemus, instructor of economics and finance.

Eberle, son of Terry and Kathy Eberle, WaKenney, plans to major in accounting.

Jasmine Tidball accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

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Victoria Gano accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Greg Weisenborn, assistant professor of management and marketing.

Gano, daughter of Victor and Mary Gano, WaKeeney, plans to major in marketing.

Julia Myers accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology.

She is pictured with Hammond and Leeds.

Myers, daughter of Andrea Myers, WaKeeney, plans to major in psychology.

Curtis Satran accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

He is pictured with Hammond and Curry.

Satran, son of James and Deb Satran, Ogallah, plans to major in agriculture.

Lance Soales accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

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

Soales, son of Karen Carter, WaKeeney, plans to major in art.

Victoria High School

Caitlyn Schmidtberger accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Germaine Taggart, chair of the Department of Teacher Education.

Schmidtberger, daughter of Wayne and Marie Schmidtberger, Victoria, plans to major in elementary education.