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

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

The annual Topeka SRP primarily serves students from Brown, Coffey, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties. Students from outside the primary area are also welcome.

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

Emporia High School
Sara Mitchell, a 2018 Emporia High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Mitchell, daughter of David and Andrea Kemp, Emporia, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Valerie Zelenka, assistant professor of teacher education.

Abigail Stewart, a 2018 Emporia High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Stewart, daughter of Robert and Kimberly Stewart, Emporia, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Frankfort High School
Amber Bramhall, a 2018 Frankfort High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Bramhall, daughter of Kelli Bramhall, Frankfort, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor of psychology.

Kaci Vaughn, a 2018 Frankfort High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Vaughn, daughter of Kirby and Stacy Vaughn, Frankfort, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Michael Madden, professor of allied health.

Hayden High School
Wyatt Schumacher, a 2018 Hayden High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Schumacher, son of Steve and Paula Schumacher, Topeka, plans to major in agricultural business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Highland Park High School
William White, a 2018 Highland Park High School graduate, received $2,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in business. White, son of Phil and Teresa White, Topeka, plans to major in business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Holton High School
Chardae Dick, a 2018 Holton High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Dick, daughter of Clinton Dick and Cherryl Boyett, Holton, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Andrew Marek, a 2018 Holton High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics. Marek, son of Norbert and Jennifer Marek, Holton, plans to major in computer science. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Jackson Heights High School
Alexcia Proffitt, a 2018 Jackson Heights High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Proffitt, daughter of Troy and Tonya Proffitt, Whiting, and Stacy Mahan, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor of psychology.

Jefferson West High School
Myranda Bahm, a 2018 Jefferson West High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Bahm, daughter of Ron and Delinda Bahm, Meriden, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Collin Ellis, a 2018 Jefferson West High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Ellis, son of Brian and Leslie Abbott, Topeka, plans to major in health and human performance. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Glen McNeil, interim dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.

Kody Gibson, a 2018 Jefferson West High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Gibson, son of Kevin and Tina Gibson, Ozawkie, plans to major in radiologic technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Michael Madden, professor of allied health.

Rylie Hazelton, a 2018 Jefferson West High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Hazelton, daughter of David and Nicole Hazelton, Meriden, plans to major in art education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Toby Flores, associate professor of art and design.

Madison Michaelis, a 2018 Jefferson West High School graduate, won the drawing for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Michaelis, daughter of Mike and Stacie Rios, Ozawkie, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason.

Cooper Mickens, a 2018 Jefferson West High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Mickens, son of Brad and Stacey Mickens, Meriden, plans to major in business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Manhattan High School
Rylie Kannady, a 2018 Manhattan High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Kannady, daughter of Eric and Lindsey Kannady, Manhattan, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Debbie Tomlinson, instructor of nursing.

Nemaha Central High School
Amanda Stallbaumer, a 2018 Nemaha Central High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Stallbaumer, daughter of Roger and Christina Stallbaumer, Seneca, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Valerie Zelenka, assistant professor of teacher education.

Onaga High School
Austin Kreitzer, a 2018 Onaga High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Kreitzer, son of Tony Ly and Gayleen Koon, Havensville, plans to major in psychology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Leo Herrman, associate professor of psychology.

Kendal Krohn, a 2018 Onaga High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Krohn, daughter of Lynn and Daun Krohn, Onaga, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. James Balthazor, assistant professor of chemistry.

Oskaloosa High School
Hunter Claxton, a 2018 Oskaloosa High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Claxton, son of Cory and Laura Claxton, Oskaloosa, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Jared Miller, a 2018 Oskaloosa High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Miller, son of Rob and Jill Miller, Ozawkie, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Duane Renfrow, associate professor of applied technology.

Rock Creek High School
Zachary Bailey, a 2018 Rock Creek High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Bailey, son of Tim and Dawn Bailey, Wamego, plans to major in graphic design. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Toby Flores, associate professor of art and design.

Casey Bowers, a 2018 Rock Creek High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music. Bowers, daughter of Todd and Alianna Bowers, Westmoreland, plans to major in music education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Peter Lillpopp, instructor of music and theatre.

Mackenzie Bowers, a 2018 Rock Creek High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music. Bowers, daughter of Todd and Alianna Bowers, Westmoreland, plans to major in music education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Peter Lillpopp, instructor of music and theatre.

Rossville High School
Jarrett Ingwerson, a 2018 Rossville High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in computer science. Ingwerson, son of Gene and Kristin Ingwerson, Topeka, plans to major in computer science. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Hong Zeng, professor of mathematics.

Royal Valley High School
Morgan New, a 2018 Royal Valley High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in business. New, daughter of Traves and Donna New, Hoyt, plans to major in business. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Seaman High School
Bryce Cowan, a 2018 Seaman High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Cowan, son of Jeff and Cassie Cowan, Topeka, plans to major in business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Avary Huff, a 2018 Seaman High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award. Huff is the daughter of Steve and Debbie Huff, Topeka. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Chelsea Payne, graduate assistant of academic advising and career exploration.

Dray Podlena, a 2018 Seaman High School graduate, won the drawing for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Podlena, son of David and Traci Podlena, Meriden, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason.

Shelby Willmer, a 2018 Seaman High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in history. Willmer, daughter of Mike and Carey Willmer, Topeka, plans to major in history. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and LaGretia Copp, instructor of history.

St. Marys High School
Brianne Mulligan, a 2018 St. Marys High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Mulligan, daughter of Bill and Debbie Mulligan, St. Marys, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Debbie Tomlinson, instructor of nursing.

Taegan Schoenfeld, a 2018 St. Marys High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Schoenfeld, son of Rich and Lori Schoenfeld, St. Marys, 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.

Topeka High School
Brooke Landwehr, a 2018 Topeka High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in geosciences. Landwehr, daughter of Brock and Julie Landwehr, Topeka, plans to major in geosciences. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Hendratta Ali, associate professor of geosciences.

Dulce Ximena Valenzuela, a 2017 Topeka High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Valenzuela, daughter of Jose Luis Valenzuela and Ivonne Recio, Topeka, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Topeka West High School
Myles Genrich, a 2018 Topeka West High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. Genrich is the son of Joel and Christina Genrich, Topeka. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Valley Falls High School
Mallory Jepson, a 2018 Valley Falls High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Jepson, daughter of Mark and Nina Jepson, Valley Falls, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Valerie Zelenka, assistant professor of teacher education.

Wabaunsee High School
Mackenzie Howey, a 2018 Wabaunsee High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Howey, daughter of Wendy Miller, Paxico, plans to major in tourism and hospitality management. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Wamego High School
Hope Aufdemberge, a 2018 Wamego High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry. Aufdemberge, daughter of Gary and Karen Aufdemberge, Wamego, plans to major in chemistry. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. James Balthazor, assistant professor of chemistry.

Cody Stegman, a 2018 Wamego High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biological sciences. Stegman, son of Chris and Jamie Stegman, Wamego, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Washburn Rural High School
Macyn Decker, a 2018 Washburn Rural High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award. Decker, daughter of Mark and Mauri Decker, Topeka, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Yass Kobayashi, associate professor of biological sciences.

Amanda Miller, a 2018 Washburn Rural High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in communication sciences and disorders. Miller, daughter of Rick and Tammy Miller, Wakarusa, plans to major in communication sciences and disorders. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Glen McNeil, interim dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.

Aaron Perry, a 2018 Washburn Rural High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Perry, son of Anthony and Stacy Perry, Topeka, plans to major in nursing. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Debbie Tomlinson, instructor of nursing.