03/03/17
NOTE: Print-quality photos can be downloaded from the SRP Salina link on the page at http://bigcat.fhsu.edu/currentevents/srp_photos.php.

HAYS, Kan. -- Students from the north-central Kansas region were recognized at a recent Student Recognition Program in Salina for the scholarships they have been awarded from Fort Hays State University for the 2017-18 academic year.

The annual Salina SRP primarily serves students from Chase, Clay, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Marion, McPherson, Ottawa and Saline counties. Students from outside the primary area are also welcome.

Scholarships awarded at the SRPs include Fort Hays State's four ACT-based scholarships: the $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction, the $2,000 University Scholar Award, the $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award, and the $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Academic Opportunity Grants of $2,000 or $4,000 are also funded by Fort Hays State.

All are awarded only to incoming freshmen enrolling in college for the first time, but each is renewable provided students maintain the minimum required academic standing.

The renewable $1,500 FHSU Transfer Student Scholarship is available for transfer students, as is a $1,000 non-renewable transfer scholarship. One-time $900 or $500 Academic Opportunity Awards are given to scholars by individual academic departments.

Each SRP event also features four scholarship drawings, two for $600 FHSU University Bookstore scholarships, one for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship, and another for an iPad.

Students are arranged alphabetically by high school or junior college with their parents and intended majors. Cutlines are provided for the photos.

Abilene High School
Christina Mohlman, Abilene (67410), a 2017 Abilene High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award. Mohlman, daughter of Kurt and Janette Mohlman, Abilene, plans to major in biology.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Brittany Hughes, from the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center.

Myranda Patrick, Abilene (67410), a 2017 Abilene High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Patrick, daughter of Jeff Reynolds and Melissa Patrick, Abilene, plans to major in finance.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Dariane Piper, Salina (67401), a 2017 Abilene High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Piper, daughter of Bob and Deedra Piper, Salina, plans to major in graphic design.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Lee Powers, associate professor of art and design.

Madisyn Riffel, Abilene (67410), a 2017 Abilene High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Riffel, daughter of Laird and Shawna Riffel, Abilene, plans to major in nursing.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Colleen Paramesh, assistant professor of nursing.

Lainey Willis, Abilene (67410), a 2017 Abilene High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Willis, daughter of Paul and Cindy Willis, Abilene, plans to major in elementary education.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Sara Stroup, instructor of teacher education.

Chapman High School
Jaimee Bartlett-Steede, Enterprise (67441), a 2017 Chapman High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Bartlett-Steede, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Steede, Enterprise, plans to major in accounting.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Kristin Bartlett-Steede, Enterprise (67441), a 2017 Chapman High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Bartlett-Steede, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Steede, Enterprise, plans to major in art.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Lee Powers, associate professor of art and design.

Kristine Gugler, Chapman (67431), a 2017 Chapman High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Gugler, daughter of Brent and Kira Gugler, Chapman, plans to major in agriculture.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Ammar Bhandari, assistant professor of agriculture.

Clay Center Community High School
Lauren Lane, Clay Center (67432), a 2017 Clay Center Community High School graduate, was awarded a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Lane, daughter of J.D. and Carrie Lane, Clay Center, plans to major in accounting.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Ryan Tiers, Clay Center (67432), a 2017 Clay Center Community High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award. Tiers is the son of Derrick and Susan Tiers, Clay Center.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Brittany Hughes, from the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center.

Hope High School
Jaryth Barten, Woodbine (67492), a 2017 Hope High School graduate, was awarded a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies. Barten, son of Jim and Charlotte Barten, Woodbine, plans to major in communication.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Lee Powers, associate professor of art and design.

Manhattan High School
Trevin Haug, Manhattan (66503), a 2017 Manhattan High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Haug, son of Jerry and Diane Haug, Manhattan, plans to major in applied technology.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Eric Denault, assistant professor of applied technology.

Marion High School
Madison Miller, Hillsboro (67063), a 2017 Marion High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Miller, daughter of Melissa Riddle, Hillsboro, and Tom Miller, Salina, plans to major in biology.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Bill Stark, professor of biological sciences.

McPherson High School
Ellea Ediger, McPherson (67460), a 2017 McPherson High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Ediger, daughter of Ron and Lori Ediger, McPherson, plans to major in accounting.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Ashley Gant, McPherson (67460), a 2017 McPherson High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Gant, daughter of Lynn and Brenda Gant, McPherson, plans to major in biology.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Bill Stark, professor of biological sciences.

Cindy Gloria, McPherson (67460), a 2017 McPherson High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Gloria, daughter of Felipe and Josefina Gloria, McPherson, plans to major in radiologic technology.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Denise Orth, associate professor of allied health.

Minneapolis High School
Kayla Tribble, Minneapolis (67467), a 2017 Minneapolis High School graduate, won a drawing for one of two $600 FHSU University Bookstore scholarships. Tribble, daughter of Patrick and Stacy Flower, Minneapolis, plans to major in elementary education.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins.

Moundridge High School
Caleb Frye, Moundridge (67107), a 2017 Moundridge High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Frye, son of Dan and Kimberly Frye, Moundridge, plans to major in business.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Sacred Heart High School
Tristan Slagle, Salina (67401), a 2017 Sacred Heart High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Slagle, son of Robin Slagle, Salina, plans to major in accounting.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Salina Central High School
Austin Chart, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina Central High School graduate, was awarded a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in criminal justice. Chart, son of Michael and Lori Chart, Salina, plans to major in criminal justice.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Kweilin Lucas, instructor of criminal justice.

Samual Neff, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina Central High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Neff, son of Edward and Kristine Neff, Salina, plans to major in business.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Robert Nichols, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina Central High School graduate, was awarded a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics. Nichols, son of Robert and Teresa Nichols, Salina, plans to major in informatics.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and David Gray, instructor of informatics.

Salina South High School
Jonathan Andrew, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Andrew, son of Dean and Linda Andrew, Salina, plans to major in biology.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Bill Stark, professor of biological sciences.

Charles Boyd, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Boyd, son of Todd and Jennifer Ewing, Salina, and Leon Boyd, Salina, plans to major in psychology.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, chair of the Department of Psychology.

Alvaro Escobedo, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in political science, and he won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Escobedo, son of Juan and Eleanee Escobedo, Salina, plans to major in political science.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Jian Sun, associate professor of political science.

Michaela Kaiser, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing, and she won the drawing for an iPad. Kaiser, daughter of Allen and Lynn Kaiser, Salina, plans to major in nursing.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Colleen Paramesh, assistant professor of nursing.

Trenton McAdoo, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in history. McAdoo, son of Kevin and Sabrina McAdoo, Salina, plans to major in history.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and LaGretia Copp, instructor of history.

Quinn Munk, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in leadership studies. Munk, daughter of Rod and Cindy Munk, Salina, plans to major in organizational leadership.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Jeni McRay, assistant professor of leadership studies.

Mason Streit, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in computer science. Streit, son of Cory and Amy Streit, Salina, plans to major in computer science.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Hong Biao Zeng, professor of computer science.

Sydney Summers, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies. Summers, daughter of Shane and Angie Summers, Salina, plans to major in justice studies.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Kweilin Lucas, instructor of criminal justice.

Drake Wolters, Salina (67401), a 2017 Salina South High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Wolters, son of Jason and Joelle Wolters, Salina, plans to major in radiologic technology.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Denise Orth, associate professor of allied health.

Smoky Valley High School
Beck Elliott, Lindsborg (67456), a 2017 Smoky Valley High School graduate, was awarded a $500 Academic Opportunity Award, and he won a drawing for one of two $600 FHSU University Bookstore scholarships. Elliott is the son of Ben and Gretchen Elliott, Lindsborg.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins.

Kaylee James, McPherson (67460), a 2017 Smoky Valley High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. James, daughter of Andy and Jonie James, McPherson, plans to major in elementary education.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Sara Stroup, instructor of teacher education.

Solomon High School
Bryson Homman, Solomon (67480), a 2017 Solomon High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Homman, son of Brad and Michelle Homman, Solomon, plans to major in nursing.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Colleen Paramesh, assistant professor of nursing.

Southeast of Saline High School
Hunter Adams, New Cambria (67470), a 2017 Southeast of Saline High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Adams, son of Steve and Toni Adams, New Cambria, plans to major in chemistry.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Arvin Cruz, assistant professor of chemistry.

Braydon Boyer, Salina (67401), a 2017 Southeast of Saline High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award. Boyer, son of Brian and Cheri Boyer, Salina, plans to major in music.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Jonathan Cooper, instructor of music and theatre.

Cloey Kennemur, Assaria (67416), a 2017 Southeast of Saline High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Kennemur, daughter of Jonathan Kennemur and Lisa Brindle, Assaria, plans to major in marketing.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Destinee Nickelson, Salina (67401), a 2017 Southeast of Saline High School graduate, was awarded a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award. Nickelson is the daughter of Stan and Brenda Nickelson, Salina.

She is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Brittany Hughes, from the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center.

Ryan Russell, Assaria (67416), a 2017 Southeast of Saline High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Russell, son of Randy and Ronda Russell, Assaria, plans to major in business.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

White City High School
Mason Hinkle, Woodbine (67492), a 2017 White City High School graduate, was awarded a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in history. Hinkle, son of Tim and Kari Hinkle, Woodbine, plans to major in history education.

He is pictured with interim FHSU President Andy Tompkins, right, and LaGretia Copp, instructor of history.