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

Adams Central High School

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

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Bronc Rumford, rodeo coach.

Martin, daughter of Pamela Martin, Hastings, Neb., plans to major in agriculture business.

Amherst Public High School

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

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

Clark, daughter of Gary and Jane Clark, Amherst, Neb., plans to major in nursing.

Axtell Community High School

Blake Lobner accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Martha Bray, instructor of justice studies.

Lobner, son of Elizabeth Lobner, Axtell, Neb., plans to major in criminal justice.

Broken Bow High School

Conrad Hueftle accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and a

$700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Bronc Rumford, rodeo coach.

Hueftle, son of Nolan and Julie Hueftle, Broken Bow, Neb., plans to major in agriculture business.

Cambridge High School

Connor Rich accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance.

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He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Duane Shepherd, associate professor of health and human performance.

Rich, son of Chris and Diane Rich, Cambridge, Neb., plans to major in physical education.

Cozad High School

Blake Melroy accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Gordon Sherman, professor of art and design.

Melroy, son of Becky Melroy, Cozad, Neb., plans to major in graphic design.

Elwood High School

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

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Bronc Rumford, rodeo coach.

Rahjes, son of Ken and Lori Rahjes, Elwood, Neb., plans to major in agriculture business.

Franklin Public High School

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

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Bronc Rumford, rodeo coach.

Kahrs, son of Tim and Shannette Kahrs, Franklin, Neb., plans to major in agriculture.

Gothenburg High School

Emily Max accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in sociology and social work.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Kate McGonigal, assistant professor of sociology.

Max, daughter of Doug and Crys Max, Gothenburg, Neb., plans to major in social work.

Grand Island Senior High School

Sierra McNeal accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in sociology and social work.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Kate McGonigal, assistant professor of sociology.

McNeal, daughter of Terri McNeal, Grand Island, Neb., plans to major in social work.

Heartland Lutheran High School

Taylor Sherwood accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. She also won the drawing for the $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Bronc Rumford, rodeo coach. She is also pictured with Hammond and Kathleen Dougherty, admissions counselor.

Sherwood, daughter of Gregg and Sandy Sherwood, Aurora, Neb., plans to major in agriculture business.

Lexington High School

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

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Kenny Rigler, instructor of technology studies.

Straka, daughter of Michael and Julie Straka, Lexington, Neb., plans to major in elementary education.

Maxwell Public High School

Kelci Hamilton accepted a $1,500 FHSU Achievement Award, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

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

Hamilton, daughter of Jeff and Diane Nichols, North Platte, Neb., plans to major in radiology.

McCook High School

Alyssa Smith accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies. She also won the drawing for a tablet computer.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Linn Ann Huntington, associate professor of communication studies. She is also pictured with Hammond and Kathleen Dougherty, admissions counselor.

Smith, daughter of Joel and Linda Smith, McCook, Neb., plans to major in communication studies.

Overton High School

Sylvia Moore accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Bronc Rumford, rodeo coach.

Moore, daughter of Randy and Brenda Lammers, Overton, Neb., plans to major in animal science.