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 Kansas City.

The Kansas City SRP recognized students from Johnson, Allen, Anderson, Atchinson, Bourbon, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Leavenworth, Linn and Miami counties.

Anderson County High School

Morgan Parker accepted 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, right, and Dr. Kenton Russell, instructor of justice studies.

Parker, daughter of Ralph and Rebecca Parker, Garnett, plans to major in psychology.

Baldwin High School

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

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Kenton Russell, instructor of justice studies.

Cooper, son of Will and Carol Cooper, Baldwin City, plans to major in political science.

Bishop Miege High School

Brian Perry 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 Dr. Micol Maughan, associate professor of management and marketing.

Perry, son of Jack and Sharon Perry, Shawnee,plans to major in accounting.

Bishop Ward High School

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

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Stephen Donnelly, assistant professor of chemistry.

Cushing, daughter of Dennis and Cynthia Cushing, Kansas City, plans to major in chemistry.

Lizzet Ibarra accepted a $500 Fort Hays Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Rob Channel, associate professor of biological sciences.

Ibarra, daughter of Ramon and Elvira Ibarra, Kansas City, plans to major in environmental science.

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

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Kim Perez, assistant professor of history.

Norris, son of Daniel Norris, Kansas City, and Colleen Norris, Kansas City,plans to major in history education.

Maria Solis accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammondand Dr. Micol Maughan, associate professor of management and marketing.

Solis, daughter of Oscar and Dulce Solis, Kansas City, plans to major in international business.

Joshua Williamson accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Williamson also won the drawing for a laptop computer.

He is pictured with Hammondand Dr. Eric Deyo, assistant professor of physics. He is also pictured with Hammond and Tricia Cline, director of admissions.

Williamson, son of Kimbery Pierce, Kansas City, plans to major in physics.

Camdenton High School

Allison Owen accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Garry Brower, associate professor of agriculture.

Owen, daughter of Kevin and Leslie Owen, Laurie, Mo., plans to major in nursing.

Central Heights High School

Julie Werkowitch accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Garry Brower, associate professor of agriculture.

Werkowitch, daughter of Mike and Penny Werkowitch, Osawatomie, plans to major in agriculture education.

Jayhawk Linn High School

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

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lisa Carpenter, instructor of allied health.

Miller, daughter of Kirk and Marla Miller, Mapleton, plans to major in radiologic technology.

Lawrence High School

Haley Carpenter accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

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

Carpenter, daughter of Tim Carpenter and Jill Hummels, Lawrence, plans to major in graphic design.

Odessa High School

Keisha Sisk accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Kenton Russell, instructor of justice studies.

Sisk, daughter of Keith Sisk, Mayview, Mo., and Marla Hildebrand, Overland Park,plans to major in criminal justice.

Osage City High School

Michael Ritzel accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies.

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

Ritzel, son of Michael and Diana Ritzel, Ottawa,plans to major in theatre.

Osawatomie High School

Mallory Allcorn accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Kenton Russell, instructor of justice studies.

Allcorn, daughter of Glenn and Michele Minden, Osawatomie, plans to major in psychology.

Ottawa High School

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

Dunlap was also the winner of the $400 SRP scholarship drawing.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Eric Deyo,assistant professor of physics. He is also pictured with Hammond.

Dunlap, son of Brett and Danielle Dunlap, Ottawa,plans to major in pre-engineering and physics.

Shawnee Mission South High School

Erin Phillips accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Jamie Kratky from Academic Advising and Career Exploration.

Phillips is the daughter of Dave and Michelle Phillips, Overland Park.

Tonganoxie High School

Zachary Kaighin accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Channel, associate professor of biological sciences.

Kaighin, son of Jeff Kaighin, Tonganoxie, and Janice Kaighin, Tonganoxie,plans a career in medicine.