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 Overland Park SRP 2018 link. Switch view to list form to see names and cutline material.

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

The Overland Park SRP primarily serves students from Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami and Wyandotte counties. Students from outside the primary area and students from Missouri are also welcome.

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

Anderson County High School
Averi Wilson, a 2018 Anderson County High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Wilson, daughter of Lynn and Jenny Wilson, Garnett, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Debbie Tomlinson, instructor of nursing.

Baldwin High School
Abigail Hayes, a 2018 Baldwin High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in criminal justice. Hayes, daughter of Kenneth Hayes and Jennifer Fultan, Baldwin City, plans to major in criminal justice. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor of psychology.

Dylan Linder, a 2018 Baldwin High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Linder, son of Brett and Renee Linder, Baldwin City, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.

Basehor-Linwood High School
Ella Jung, a 2018 Basehor-Linwood High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics. Jung, daughter of Tom and Carla Jung, Basehor, plans to major in informatics. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Angela Walters, associate professor of informatics.

Bishop Miege High School
Alexandra Ruffini, a 2018 Bishop Miege High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Ruffini, daughter of Alec and Amy Ruffini, Overland Park, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Debbie Tomlinson, instructor of nursing.

Blue Valley North High School
Gregory Hassler, a 2018 Blue Valley North High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Hassler, son of Stephen and Jennifer Hassler, Leawood, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Blue Valley West High School
Alberto Kitts, a 2018 Blue Valley West High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award, a $1,000 FHSU Hispanic College Institute Commerce Bank of Hays Scholarship and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in education. He also won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Kitts, son of Shawn and Cindy Kitts, Olathe, plans to major in elementary education. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Valerie Zelenka, assistant professor of teacher education.

Eudora High School
Spencer Manning, a 2018 Eudora High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in political science. Manning, son of Patrick and Kris Manning, Lawrence, plans to major in political science. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, left, and Dr. Leland Coxe, assistant professor of political science.

Home school
Noah Stuckey, a 2018 home school graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award. Stuckey, son of Steve and Jennifer Stuckey, Fort Scott, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Chelsea Payne, graduate assistant of academic advising and career exploration.

Lawrence Virtual High School
Dorian Jones, a 2018 Lawrence Virtual High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Jones, son of Carrie Jones, Linwood, plans to major in biology education. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Liberty High School
Calin Bass, a 2018 Liberty High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in leadership studies. Bass, son of Albert and Tara Bass, Liberty, plans to major in organizational leadership. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Brett Whitaker, assistant professor of leadership studies.

Joshua Corf, a 2018 Liberty High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Corf, son of Mike and Jennifer Corf, Kansas City, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Louisburg High School
Megan Anderson, a 2018 Louisburg High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Anderson, daughter of Kyle and Tera Anderson, Louisburg, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Debbie Tomlinson, instructor of nursing.

Mill Valley High School
James Tharp, a 2018 Mill Valley High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Tharp, son of Jim and Heather Tharp, Shawnee, plans to major in marketing. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Olathe East High School
Cole Young, a 2018 Olathe East High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Young, son of Mark and Lisa Young, Olathe, plans to major in health and human performance. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Olathe Northwest High School
Kaylee Eubanks, a 2018 Olathe Northwest High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Eubanks, sister of Ashley Thomas, Overland Park, plans to major in graphic design. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Toby Flores, associate professor of art and design.

Brett Raymond, a 2018 Olathe Northwest High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in criminal justice. Raymond, son of Adam and Shelly Martz, Lenexa, and Andrew Raymond, plans to major in criminal justice.  He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor of psychology.

Angie Torres-Martinez, a 2018 Olathe Northwest High School graduate, received a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant, a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Torres-Martinez, daughter of Angel Ramirez and Yelitza Martinez, Olathe, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Olathe South High School
Natalie Miller, a 2018 Olathe South High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Miller, daughter of David Miller and Erin Schaper, Olathe, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Ottawa High School
Brandon Pfizenmaier, a 2018 Ottawa High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Pfizenmaier, son of Bill and Brenda Pfizenmaier, Ottawa, plans to major in accounting. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Pleasant Ridge High School
Luke Oatney, a 2018 Pleasant Ridge High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in geosciences. Oatney, son of Lenny and Rita Oatney, Easton, plans to major in geology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Hendratta Ali, associate professor of geosciences.

Shawnee Mission South High School
Maxwell Holmes, a 2018 Shawnee Mission South High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award. Holmes is the son of Damon and Alicia Holmes, Overland Park. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Chelsea Payne, graduate assistant of academic advising and career exploration.

Michael Pierce, a 2018 Shawnee Mission South High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Pierce, son of Jeff and Roberta Pierce, Overland Park, plans to major in biological sciences. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Brietta Wheeler, a 2018 Shawnee Mission South High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Wheeler, daughter of Heather Baldwin, Overland Park, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor of psychology.

Alexis Zubik, a 2018 Shawnee Mission South High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Zubik, daughter of Cynthia Zubik, Overland Park, plans to major in graphic design. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Toby Flores, associate professor of art and design.

Shawnee Mission West High School
Corie Lynn, a 2018 Shawnee Mission West High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in English. Lynn, daughter of Andy and Laurie Lynn, Overland Park, plans to major in English literature. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Linda Smith, instructor of English.

Truman High School
Devin Tracy, a 2018 Truman High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in geosciences. Tracy, son of Tim and Lisa Tracy, Independence, plans to major in geoscience. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Hendratta Ali, associate professor of geosciences.

Turner High School
Nathan Del Rio, a 2018 Turner High School graduate, received a $2,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Award, a $1,000 FHSU Hispanic College Institute Chartwell Scholarship, a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics. Del Rio, son of Sandra Villalobos, Kansas City, plans to major in informatics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Angela Walters, associate professor of informatics.

Mesca Little Eagle, a 2018 Turner High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art and won the drawing for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Little Eagle is the son of Michael Harris Little Eagle, Kansas City. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason.