04/25/18
NOTE: To download photos of your students receiving their award certificates, go to https://scholars.fhsu.edu/fnp_2018april/ and click on the Beloit SRP 2018 link. Switch view to list form to see names and cutline material.

HAYS, Kan. – Students from north-central Kansas and southern Nebraska were recognized at a recent Student Recognition Program in Beloit for the scholarships they have been awarded from Fort Hays State University for the 2018-19 academic year.

The Beloit SRP primarily serves students from the Kansas counties of Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic and Washington and from the cities of Osborne and Downs in Osborne County, and students from the Nebraska counties of Clay, Jefferson, Nuckolls and Thayer. Students from outside the primary areas are also welcome.

Students are arranged alphabetically by high school. Cutlines are provided for the photos.

Beloit High School
Hunter Cashatt, a 2018 Beloit High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Cashatt, son of Luke and Heather Cashatt, Beloit, plans to major in graphic design. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Linda Ganstrom, professor of art and design.

Elizabeth Overmiller, a 2018 Beloit High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Overmiller, daughter of Gayle and Julie Overmiller, Beloit, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Arvin Cruz, associate professor of chemistry.

Autumn Sneath, a 2018 Beloit High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Sneath, daughter of Grant and Su-Mi Sneath, Beloit, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Brian Maricle, associate professor of biological sciences.

Clifton-Clyde High School
Emily Coffman, a 2018 Clifton-Clyde High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Coffman, daughter of Brian and Rhonda Coffman, Agenda, plans to major in radiologic technology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Jennifer Wagner, associate professor of allied health.

Elias Girard, a 2018 Clifton-Clyde High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Girard, son of Patrick and Jolene Girard, Clyde, plans to major in agronomy. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Bob Keener, assistant professor of animal science.

Jacob Stenberg, a 2018 Clifton-Clyde High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in criminal justice. Stenberg, son of Eric Stenberg, Clyde, plans to major in criminal justice. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs.

Concordia High School
Cydney Bergmann, a 2018 Concordia High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Bergmann, daughter of Dennis and Annie Bergmann, Concordia, plans to major in animal science. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Bob Keener, assistant professor of animal science.

Britney Gilkeson, a 2018 Concordia High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and won the drawing for a laptop. Gilkeson, daughter of Jason and Crystal Gilkeson, Concordia, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Jennifer Wagner, associate professor of allied health.

Kali Harvey, a 2018 Concordia High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied heatlh. Harvey, daughter of Brad Sorell and Sara Shuler, Clyde, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Jennifer Wagner, associate professor of allied health.

Roylynn Madden, a 2018 Concordia High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Madden, daughter of Cheryl Madden, Concordia, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Rebecca Sander, associate professor of nursing.

Mariah Blazek, a 2017 Concordia High School graduate and a Cloud County Community College transfer student, received a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Blazek, daughter of Jeff Blazek and Dawn Snyder, Concordia, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Sue Boldra, instructor of teacher education.

Lakeside High School
Isaac Schoen, a 2018 Lakeside High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history. Schoen, son of Kail and Anna Schoen, Downs, plans to major in history. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Kim Perez, associate professor of history.

Osborne High School
Ash Cameron, a 2018 Osborne High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Cameron, son of Jeremy and Victoria Cameron, Osborne, plans to major in business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Glenn Growe, assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting.

Pike Valley High School
Mason Runft, a 2017 Pike Valley High School graduate and a Cloud County Community College transfer student, received a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Runft, son of Bruce and Stacey Runft, Scandia, plans to major in agricultural business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Bob Keener, assistant professor of animal science.

Republic County High School
Lynnae Benyshek, a 2018 Republic County High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Benyshek, daughter of Rick and Lori Benyshek, Belleville, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Glenn Growe, assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting.

Riley Woodward, a 2018 Republic County High School graduate, won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Woodward, daughter of Jeff and Dennise Woodward, Belleville, plans to major in radiologic technology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason.

Smith Center High School
Galen Allen, a 2015 Smith Center High School graduate and a Cloud County Community College transfer student, received a $4,500 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant and a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Allen, son of Glen and Melissa Allen, Smith Center, plans to major in business administration. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Glenn Growe, assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting.

St. John Catholic High School
Avery Gates, a 2018 St. John Catholic High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Gates, daughter of Brian and Julie Gates, Beloit, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Sue Boldra, instructor of teacher education.

Sylvan-Lucas High School
Logan Batchman, a 2018 Sylvan-Lucas High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Batchman, daughter of Ryan and Gwen Batchman, Sylvan Grove, plans to major in animal science. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Bob Keener, assistant professor of animal science.

Kerstin Decker, a 2018 Sylvan-Lucas High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and won the drawing for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Decker, daughter of Ramo and Pamela Decker, Sylvan Grove, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Rebecca Sander, associate professor of nursing.

Miranda Tate, a 2018 Sylvan-Lucas High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Tate, daughter of Casey and Michelle Tate, Luray, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Sue Boldra, instructor of teacher education.