04/23/18
NOTE: To download photos of students receiving their award certificates, go to https://scholars.fhsu.edu/fnp_2018april/ and click on the Great Bend SRP 2018 link. Switch view to list form to see names and cutline material.

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

The annual Great Bend SRP primarily serves students from Barton, Pawnee, Pratt, Rice, Russell and Stafford counties in addition to the cities of Bison and Otis in Rush County. Students from outside the primary area are also welcome.

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

Central Plains High School
Darian Hubbard, a 2018 Central Plains High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Hubbard, daughter of Casey and Melissa Hubbard, Claflin, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Janett Naylor-Tincknell, associate professor of psychology.

Kylie Lamatsch, a 2018 Central Plains High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Lamatsch, daughter of Greg and Sonya Lamatsch, Claflin, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Jenny Manry, chair of the Department of Nursing.

El Dorado High School
Arika Bierberle, a 2016 El Dorado High School graduate and a Barton Community College transfer student, received a $1,000 Transfer Student Award. Bierberle, daughter of Terry and Kristy Bierberle, El Dorado, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Stacey Smith, chair of the Department of Applied Business Studies.

Ellinwood High School
Katelyn Reh, a 2018 Ellinwood High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Reh, daughter of John and Kathy Reh, Ellinwood, plans to major in agriculture. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Sunil Dhoubhadel, assistant professor of agriculture.

Shelby Herrman, a 2016 Ellinwood High School graduate and a Barton Community College transfer student, received a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Herrman, daughter of Sheldon and Brenda Rathbun, Ellsworth, plans to major in art education. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Great Bend High School
Sheridan Beaumont, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Beaumont is the daughter of Steven and Tana Beaumont, Great Bend. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Rob Channel, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Elijah Hutchinson, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award. Hutchinson is the son of Brian and Crystal Hutchinson, Great Bend. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Nikki Cothran, assistant director of Academic Advising and Career Exploration.

Grant Keller, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Keller, son of Kevin and Lori Keller, Great Bend, plans to major in business. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Stacey Smith, chair of the Department of Applied Business Studies.

Lauren Miller, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Miller, daughter of Pat and Kim Miller, Great Bend, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Arvin Cruz, associate professor of chemistry.

Christopher Quintero-Reyes, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Quintero-Reyes, son of Minerva Reyes, Great Bend, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Eric Deyo, assistant professor of physics.

Paloma Sandoval, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Sandoval, daughter of Esequiel and Sasha Sandoval, Great Bend, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Jenny Manry, chair of the Department of Nursing.

Parker Smith, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Smith, daughter of Scott and Kristi Smith, Great Bend, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Rob Channel, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Logan Welcher, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in applied business. Welcher, daughter of Jason Welcher and Maudie Hood, Great Bend, plans to major in marketing. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Stacey Smith, chair of the Department of Applied Business Studies.

Heaven Yager, a 2018 Great Bend High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Yager, daughter of Brian and Sheri Yager, Great Bend, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Stephanie Muth, instructor of teacher education.

Hoisington High School
Christopher Ball, a 2018 Hoisington High School graduate, received a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics and won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Ball, son of Bruce and Christina Ball, Great Bend, plans to major in informatics. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Jon Tholstrup, instructor of informatics.

Harley Cavender, a 2018 Hoisington High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Cavender, daughter of Tammy Byerly, Hoisington, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Arvin Cruz, associate professor of chemistry.

Callee Pfannenstiel, a 2018 Hoisington High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Pfannenstiel, daughter of Lisa Pfannenstiel, Great Bend, plans to major in agriculture. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Sunil Dhoubhadel, assistant professor of agriculture.

Krista Schneider, a 2018 Hoisington High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Schneider, daughter of Chris and Michelle Schneider, Olmitz, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Jenny Manry, chair of the Department of Nursing.

Jaci Schremmer, a 2018 Hoisington High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health and won the drawing for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Schremmer, daughter of Kurt and Sheila Schremmer, Hoisington, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Rebecca Karlin, instructor of allied health.

Jack Williams, a 2018 Hoisington High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history. Williams, son of Kurt and Kim Williams, Hoisington, plans to major in history. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Hollie Marquess, instructor of history.

Larned High School
Alyssa Clark, a 2018 Larned High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Clark, daughter of Amanda Clark, Larned, plans to major in radiologic technology. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Rebecca Karlin, instructor of allied health.

Wesley Davis, a 2018 Larned High School graduate, received a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Davis, son of Joel and Jewel Davis, Larned, plans to major in chemistry. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Arvin Cruz, associate professor of chemistry.

Austin Gladow, a 2018 Larned High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Gladow, son of David and Tina Gladow, Larned, plans to major in health and human performance. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Joyce Ellis, associate professor of health and human performance.

Sierra Smith, a 2018 Larned High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Smith, daughter of Trent and Julie Smith, Larned, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Arvin Cruz, associate professor of chemistry.

Rebecca Griffin, a 2016 Larned High School graduate and a Barton Community College transfer student, received a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Griffin, daughter of David and Virginia Griffin, Larned, plans to major in graphic design. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Otis-Bison High School
Blake Bahr, a 2018 Otis-Bison High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Bahr, son of Kevin and Jennifer Bahr, Olmitz, plans to major in business. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Stacey Smith, chair of the Department of Applied Business Studies.

Landon Hoopingarner, a 2018 Otis-Bison High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Hoopingarner, son of Lance and Brenda Hoopingarner, Otis, plans to major in agriculture. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Sunil Dhoubhadel, assistant professor of agriculture.

Molly Schneider, a 2018 Otis-Bison High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Schneider, daughter of John and Stacy Schneider, Olmitz, plans to major in teacher education. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Stephanie Muth, instructor of teacher education.

Pawnee Heights High School
Allison Lupfer, a 2018 Pawnee Heights High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Lupfer, daughter of Robert and Faye Lupfer, Hanston, plans to major in education. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Stephanie Muth, instructor of teacher education.

Russell High School
Chase Larson, a 2018 Russell High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Larson, son of Daron and Katrina Woelk, Russell, plans to major in business management. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Stacey Smith, chair of the Department of Applied Business Studies.

Salina Central High School
Alexis Karabinas, a 2016 Salina Central High School graduate and a Barton Community College transfer student, received a $1,500 Transfer Student Award. Karabinas, daughter of Nick and Becky Karabinas, Salina, plans to major in art. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Skyline High School
Sydney Koirth, a 2018 Skyline High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Koirth, daughter of Bob Kenworthy and Candi Koirth, Pratt, and Curtis and Kassy Koirth, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging. She is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Stacey Smith, chair of the Department of Applied Business Studies.

St. John High School
Clayton Brummer, a 2018 St. John High School graduate, received a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Brummer, son of Darin and Stephanie Brummer, St. John, plans to major in agriculture. He is pictured with Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, right, and Dr. Sunil Dhoubhadel, assistant professor of agriculture.