04/24/18
NOTE: To download photos of your students receiving their award certificates, go to https://scholars.fhsu.edu/fnp_2018april/ and click on the Colby SRP 2018 link. Switch view to list form to see names and cutline material.

HAYS, Kan. – Students from northwestern Kansas, northeastern Colorado and southwestern Nebraska were recognized at a recent Student Recognition Program in Colby for the scholarships they have been awarded from Fort Hays State University for the 2018-19 academic year.

The annual Colby SRP primarily serves students from Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas and Wallace counties in Kansas; Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties in Colorado; and Chase, Dundy, Hayes and Hitchcock counties in Nebraska. Students from outside the primary areas are also welcome.

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

Cheylin High School
Manuel Castillo, a 2018 Cheylin High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Castillo, son of Jesus and Nora Castillo, Bird City, plans to major in graphic design. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Amy Schmierbach, professor of art and design.

Erik Perez, a 2018 Cheylin High School graduate, received a $500 FHSU Hispanic College Institute Richard Sandoval Memorial Scholarship and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Perez, son of Arturo Medina and Alondra Sanchez, Bird City, plans to major in art. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Amy Schmierbach, professor of art and design.

Colby High School
Cadyn Dixon, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Dixon, son of Dale and Heather Dixon, Colby, plans to major in graphic design. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Amy Schmierbach, professor of art and design.

Natalie Oren, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Oren, daughter of David and Shari Oren, Colby, plans to major in health and human performance. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Jeff Burnett, professor of health and human performance.

Jaden Reeh, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies. Reeh, son of Brad and Amy Reeh, Colby, plans to major in criminal justice. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Tamara Lynn, assistant professor of criminal justice.

Kora Schindler, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology and won the drawing for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Schindler, daughter of Tiffany Mader, Colby, and Raymond Schindler, Colby, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Trey Hill, interim chair of the Department of Psychology.

Rayanna Schmidt, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Schmidt, daughter of Stan and Terina Schmidt, Colby, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Edwin Olmstead, assistant professor of chemistry.

Rachel Van Eaton, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Van Eaton, daughter of Jennifer Thompson, Colby, and Chris Van Eaton, Colby, plans to major in health and human performance. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Jeff Burnett, professor of health and human performance.

Morgan Voss, a 2018 Colby High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in social work. Voss, daughter of Todd and Denise Voss, Colby, plans to major in social work. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Sky Westerlund, assistant professor of social work.

Decatur Community High School
Emily Howland, a 2018 Decatur Community High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Howland, daughter of Caleb and Sarah Howland, Oberlin, plans to major in physics. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. C.D. Clark, associate professor of physics.

Golden Plains High School
Kaylin Schaben, a 2018 Golden Plains High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Schaben, daughter of Nate and Jaclyn Schaben, Selden, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Leann Brown, chair of the Department of Management.

Goodland High School
Dawson Ensign, a 2018 Goodland High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Ensign, son of Bradley and Micki Ensign, Goodland, plans to major in agronomy. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Andrew Tucker, assistant professor of agriculture.

Leyton High School
Jessica Houk, a 2016 Leyton High School graduate and a Colby Community College transfer student, received a $4,500 Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Academic Team Scholarship and a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Houk, daughter of Jason Houk, Sidney, and Bridgett Houk, Chappell, Neb., plans to major in marketing. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Leann Brown, chair of the Department of Management.

Oakley High School
Elizabeth Gladin, a 2018 Oakley High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Gladin, daughter of Zach and Pat Gladin, Oakley, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Eric Gillock, professor of biological sciences.

Mattie Holzmeister, a 2018 Oakley High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Holzmeister, daughter of Ray and Angie Holzmeister, Oakley, plans to major in agriculture. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Andrew Tucker, assistant professor of agriculture.

Quinter High School
Peyton Havlas, a 2018 Quinter High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Havlas, daughter of Matt and Daryl Havlas, Quinter, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Janet Stramel, associate professor of teacher education.

Humberto Luna, a 2018 Quinter High School graduate, received a $1,000 FHSU Hispanic College Institute Scholarship and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Luna, son of Jose and Maria Luna, Quinter, plans to major in art. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Amy Schmierbach, professor of art and design.

Brittney Walt, a 2018 Quinter High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Walt, daughter of Terry and Laura Walt, Collyer, plans to major in beef cattle management. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Andrew Tucker, assistant professor of agriculture.

Rawlins County High School
Will Crouse, a 2018 Rawlins County High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Crouse, son of Sam and Jan Crouse, Atwood, plans to major in agriculture. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Andrew Tucker, assistant professor of agriculture.

Destanie Dupps, a 2018 Rawlins County High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Dupps, daughter of Bryan and Melanie Dupps, Ludell, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Natasha Werth, assistant professor of nursing.

Chiani Pearce, a 2018 Rawlings County High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award. Pearce plans to major in medical technology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Eric Gillock, professor of biological sciences.

St. Francis Community High School
Zoe Sundstrom, a 2018 St. Francis Community High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Sundstrom, daughter of Garrett and Angie Sundstrom, St. Francis, plans to major in business. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Leann Brown, chair of the Department of Management.

Madison Tice, a 2018 St. Francis Community High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Tice, daughter of Derrick and Heidi Tice, St. Francis, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Edwin Olmstead, assistant professor of chemistry.

Wheatland High School
Melissa Bixenman, a 2018 Wheatland High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Bixenman, daughter of Daryl and Judy Bixenman, Grainfield, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Leann Brown, chair of the Department of Management.

Shayna Buck, a 2018 Wheatland High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Buck, daughter of Dan and Carol Buck, Grinnell, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Trey Hill, interim chair of the Department of Psychology.

Julien Illo, a 2018 Wheatland High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics and won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Illo, son of Daryl and Heather Zerr, Grainfield, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, right, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. C.D. Clark, associate professor of physics.