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

Abilene High School
Dixon Shaffett accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Shaffett also won the drawing for the tablet computer.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Shaffett, son of John and Tammy Shaffett, Abilene, plans to major in art.

Clay Center Community High School
Kaylee Braun accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award. She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Braun, daughter of Gene and Danielle Braun, Clay Center, plans to major in nursing.

Cloud County Community College
Sarah Condray accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Condray, daughter of Kent and Marian Condray, Clifton, plans to major in nursing.

David Ramirez accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant.
He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Kristina Bencze, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ramirez, son of Elvia Medero, Junction City, plans to major in chemistry.

Ell-Saline High School
Ayla Beaugh accepted 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 Christa Weigel, assistant professor of allied health.
Beaugh is the daughter of Robert and Jean Beaugh, Salina.

Payte Johnson accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in technology studies.
He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Fred Ruda, chair of the Department of Technology Studies.
Johnson, son of John and Leslie Johnson, Salina, plans to major in technology studies.

Ellsworth High School
Jason Hughes accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in geosciences.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott, chair of the Department of Justice Studies.
Hughes, son of James Hughes, Rock Springs, Wyo., and Bonnie Hughes, Ellsworth, plans to major in geosciences.

Matt Ives accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.
He is pictured with Hammond and Scott.
Ives, son of Dan and Nancy Ives, Ellsworth, plans to major in justice studies.

Philip Wolf accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in math.
He is pictured with Hammond and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Wolf, son of Gary and Susan Wolf, Ellsworth, plans to major in computer science.

Hillsboro High School
Andrea Bartel accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design 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.
Bartel, daughter of Ron and Brenda Bartel, Hillsboro, plans to major in art.

Nichole Carlson accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award. She also won the drawing for the $400 Student Recognition Program Scholarship.
She is pictured with Hammond and Powers.
Carlson, daughter of Richard and Michele Carlson, Hillsboro, plans to major in art.

Hillsboro High School, cont.
Nick Carlson 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 Jon Tholstrup, instructor of informatics.
Carlson, son of Richard and Michele Carlson, Hillsboro, plans to major in business education.

Heather Goldsby accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in sociology and social work and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Kate McGonigal, assistant professor of sociology.
Goldsby, daghter of Alan and Michelle Goldsby, Hillsboro, plans to major in social work.

Jandee Miles accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.
She is pictured with Hammond and Tholstrup.
Miles, daughter of Sheldon and Karen Miles, Hillsboro, plans to major in tourism and hospitality management.

Inman High School
Aaron Brown 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 President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Brown, son of Earl and Carlotta Brown, Inman, plans to major in physics.

Little River High School
Maggie Gaylon accepted 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 Christa Weigel, assistant professor of allied health.
Gaylon, daughter of Phillip and Robyn Gaylon, Lyons, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging.

Marion High School
Anna Laurin accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design 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.
Laurin, daughter of John and Jessica Laurin, Marion, plans to major in art.

McPherson High School
Caitlyn Ediger accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the department of Art and Design.
Ediger, daughter of Ron and Yvette Ediger, McPherson, plans to major in art.

Zachery Schwarz accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biological science and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
He is pictured with Hammond and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Schwarz, son of Christopher and Allison Schwarz, McPherson, is planning a career in medicine.

Minneapolis High School
John Corman accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Kristina Bencze, assistant professor of chemistry.
Corman, son of Tom and Bonnie Corman, Minneapolis, plans to major in chemistry.

Tyrel Owens accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history.
He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Norman Caulfield, professor of history.
Owens, son of Perry and Bonnie Owens, Minneapolis, plans to major in history education.

Jessica Smith accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Christa Weigel, assistant professor of allied health.
Smith, daughter of Mark and Kellea Smith, Minneapolis, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging.

Sacred Heart High School
Josh Aksamit 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 Dr. Rob Scott, chair of the Department of Justice Studies.
Aksamit, son of Tony and Lisa Aksamit, Salina, plans to major in justice studies.

Sarah Faerber accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Faerber is the daughter of Bill and Lori Faerber, Salina.

Sacred Heart High School, cont.
Colby Wetter accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in industrial technology and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.
He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Fred Ruda, chair of the Department of Technology Studies.
Wetter, son of Jerry and Lori Wetter, Salina, plans to major in industrial technology.

Salina Central High School
Valerie Anderson accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and an $800 Hays City Silver Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Anderson, daughter of Cal Anderson, Salina, and Kimberly Coxon, Salina, plans to major in art.

Jessica Boren accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Christa Weigel, assistant professor of allied health.
Boren, daughter of Kim Boren, Salina, plans to major in chemistry.

Ryan Claybaugh accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design.
He is pictured with Hammond and Powers.
Claybaugh, son of Ed Claybaugh, Salina, and Julie Claybaugh, Salina, plans to major in art.

Alexandra Giron accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing.
She is pictured with Hammond and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Giron, daughter of Patricio and Dina Giron, Salina, plans to major in nursing.

Christian Stueve accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.
He is pictured with Hammond and Powers.
Stueve, son of David and Carlene Stueve, Salina, plans to major in art.

Salina South High School
Jason Beets 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 President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Beets, son of Richard and Connie Beets, Salina, plans to major in physics.

Antonia Bosco accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.
She is pictured with Hammond and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Salina South High School, cont.
Bosco, daughter of Paul and Tammy Bosco, Salina, and Lane and Lisa Mangels, Salina, plans to major in art.

Kayla Hanson accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.
She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Rob Scott, chair of the Department of Justice Studies.
Hanson, daughter of Ken and Debbie Hanson, Salina, plans to major in justice studies.

Kaitlyn Paul accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in mathematics.
She is pictured with Hammond and Powers.
Paul, daughter of Michael and Melinda Paul, Salina, plans to major in math.

Thao Tran accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in math.
He is pictured with Hammond and Powers.
Tran, son of Le Tran, Salina, plans to major in computer science.

Smoky Valley High School
Chelsea Aeschliman accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in English and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Steven Trout, chair of the Department of English.
Aeschliman, daughter of Dennis and Julia Aeschliman, Lindsborg, plans to major in English.

Matthew Graham accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.
He is pictured with Hammond and Christa Weigel, assistant professor of allied health.
Graham, son of Todd and Brenda Graham, Marquette, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging.

Courtney Howe accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Howe, daughter of Greg and Angie Howe, Lindsborg, plans to major in nursing.

Karissa Shultis accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing an a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and McNeil.
Shultis, daughter of Allen Shultis, Marquette, plans to major in nursing.

Solomon High School
Keidra Gentry accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Gentry, daughter of Dan and Carma Gentry, Salina, plans to major in art education.

Southeast of Saline High School
Sarah Reece accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Laura Andrews, associate professor of music.
Reece, daughter of Howard and Diana Reece, Lindsborg, plans to major in music.

Kellen Womochil accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business and a $500 Copper Academic Award.
She is pictured with Hammond and Mr. Jon Tholstrup, instructor of informatics.
Womochil, daughter of Vince Womochil, Salina, and Tracy and Jessica Bloom, Salina, plans to major in marketing and management.

Wakefield High School
Jacquelene Gray accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Glen McNeil, chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
Gray, daughter of Randy and Janice Gray, Wakefield, plans to major in biology.

Cort Mohler accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biological science and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.
He is pictured with Hammond and McNeil.
Mohler, son of Mark and Deb Mohler, Wakefield, plans to major in biology.