04/26/18
NOTE : To download photos of your students receiving their award certificates, go to https://scholars.fhsu.edu/fnp_2018april/ and click on the Kearney SRP 2018 link. Switch view to list form to see names and cutline material.

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

Students from 14 Nebraska counties are invited to the annual Kearney SRP: Adams, Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hall, Harlan, Kearney, Lincoln, Phelps, Red Willow and Webster.

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

Alma High School
Erica Barwick, a 2018 Alma High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Barwick, daughter of Bruce and Laurel Barwick, Orleans, plans to major in agriculture. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Rob Channell, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Elm Creek High School
Darrin Hunt, a 2018 Elm Creek High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history. Hunt, son of Chad and Cherlyn Hunt, Elm Creek, plans to major in history education. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Paul Nienkamp, associate professor of history.

Hampton High School
Noelle Rust, a 2018 Hampton High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in criminal justice. Rust, daughter of Kirk and Angela Rust, Hampton, plans to major in criminal justice. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and April Terry, instructor of criminal justice.

Holdrege High School
Auston Marshall, a 2018 Holdrege High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Marshall, son of Mike and Elisa Marshall, Holdrege, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Kenny Rigler, associate professor of applied technology.

Kearney High School
Trinity Burton, a 2018 Kearney High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art and design. Burton, daughter of Deejay and Christy Burton, Kearney, plans to major in studio arts. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Gordon Sherman, professor of art and design.

Destiny Henne, a 2018 Kearney High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Henne, daughter of Jason and Misty Hasselquist, Kearney, plans to major in art. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Gordon Sherman, professor of art and design.

Payton Koerner, a 2018 Kearney High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology and won the drawing for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Koerner, daughter of Paul and Anna Koerner, Kearney, plans to major in applied technology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Kenny Rigler, associate professor of applied technology.

Mead High School
McKenna Holloway, a 2018 Mead High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Holloway, daughter of Mike and Karla Holloway, Fremont, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mary Jo Gubitoso, assistant professor of nursing.

Nebraska Christian High School
Corryn Falk, a 2018 Nebraska Christian High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Falk, daughter of Andy and Monica Falk, Pleasanton, plans to major in health and human performance. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Duane Shepherd, associate professor of health and human performance.

Northwest High School
Brandon Kroeger, a 2018 Northwest High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Kroeger, son of Kurt and Kathy Kroeger, Dannebrog, plans to major in agricultural business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Clyde Cranwell, chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Kendra Peyton, a 2018 Northwest High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in geosciences. Peyton, daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth Peyton, Grand Island, plans to major in geoscience. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Grady Dixon, chair of the Department of Geosciences.

Sydney Simmons, a 2018 Northwest High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Simmons, daughter of Darin and Erin Ehlers, Grand Island, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Sara Stroup, instructor of teacher education.

Ogallala High School
Kira Mestl, a 2018 Ogallala High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Mestl, daughter of Chris and Kim Mestl, Ogallala, plans to major in radiologic technology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Rebecca Karlin, instructor of allied health.

Ord High School
Jessica Boyce, a 2018 Ord High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in social work. Boyce, daughter of Tim and Shelley Boyce, Ord, plans to major in social work. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Nicole English, assistant professor of sociology.

Overton High School
Kole Shubert, a 2018 Overton High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Shubert, son of Jayson and Kori Shubert, Overton, plans to major in agriculture. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Clyde Cranwell, chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Parkview Christian High School
Henry McVeigh, a 2018 Parkview Christian High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. McVeigh, son of Casey and Julie Brennan, Lincoln, and Ken and Deb McVeigh, Lincoln, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. C.D. Clark, associate professor of physics.

Pius X High School
Corinne Baier, a 2018 Pius X High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Baier, daughter of Richard and Amanda Baier, Lincoln, plans to major in business management. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Brad Goebel, instructor of applied business studies.

Pobanz Christian Academy
Rebekah Pobanz, a 2018 Pobanz Christian Academy graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Pobanz, daughter of Keith and Jeri Pobanz, Grand Island, plans to major in animal science. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Clyde Cranwell, chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Southwest High School
John O'Dea, a 2018 Southwest High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. O'Dea, son of John and Michelle O'Dea, Indianola, plans to major in animal science. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Clyde Cranwell, chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Superior High School
Kendra Tietjen, a 2018 Superior High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Tietjen, daughter of DavidLynn and Carol Tietjen, Superior, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Rob Channell, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Sutton High School
Sydney Drudik, a 2018 Sutton High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Drudik, daughter of Paul and Sheryl Drudik, Saronville, plans to major in agriculture. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Clyde Cranwell, chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Weeping Water High School
Katie Dettmann, a 2018 Weeping Water High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Dettmann, daughter of Tim and Kathy Dettmann, Avoca, plans to major in business management. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Brad Goebel, instructor of applied business studies.

Wilcox-Hildreth High School
Brooke Guthrie, a 2018 Wilcox-Hildreth High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Guthrie, daughter of Stuart and Tami Guthrie, Holdrege, plans to major in business. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Brad Goebel, instructor of applied business studies.

York High School
Michael Holmes, a 2018 York High School graduate, received a $3,000 FHSU TeamMates Nebraska Scholarship, a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Holmes, son of Steve and Debbie Holmes, York, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Rob Channell, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Mikayla Horn, a 2018 York High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Horn, daughter of Shane and Catrina Horn, York, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mary Jo Gubitoso, assistant professor of nursing.

Samantha Reorda, a 2018 York High School graduate, received a $2,500 FHSU TeamMates Nebraska Scholarship, a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Reorda, daughter of Jaren and Tammy and Reorda, York, plans to major in animal science. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Clyde Cranwell, chair of the Department of Agriculture.