HAYS, Kan. – Local students are among the 21 who will serve as VIP Student Ambassadors for the 2020-2021 academic school year at Fort Hays State University.

Six returning ambassadors will be joined by 15 new ambassadors.

Ambassadors serve as official representatives for FHSU at a variety of special events, including Homecoming, athletic activities, presidential dinners and other gatherings. Students must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be able to assist with nine to 10 events per year.

For more information on the VIP Student Ambassadors, contact Janette Meis, event planner and communication specialist in the Office of the President, at 785-628-4232 or j_meis@fhsu.edu.

Ambassadors, with classifications, majors and high schools, are listed by hometown.

ABILENE (67410): Zoe Cooper, a sophomore majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is an Abilene High School graduate. 

ANDALE (67001): Trevor Meyer, a senior majoring in management information systems, is an Andale High School graduate.

BENNINGTON (67422): Ryan Stanley, a senior majoring in management, is a Bennington High School graduate.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (80918): Renee Alexander, a junior majoring in management, is a Woodland Park High School graduate.

COLBY (67701): Isabel Rosales, a senior majoring in biology, is a Colby Community College transfer student.

Kellyn Wahlmeier, a junior majoring in communication sciences and disorders, is a Colby High School graduate.

DODGE CITY (67801): Jennifer Gonzalez, a junior majoring in technology studies, is a Dodge City High School graduate.

Ryan Schultz, a senior majoring in psychology, is a Spearville High School graduate. 

ELLIS (67637): Haley Reiter, a sophomore majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is an Ellis High School graduate.

ELLSWORTH (67439): Jeanae Brungardt, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is an Ellsworth High School graduate.

GREAT BEND (67530): Audrey Muth, a sophomore majoring in agriculture, is a Great Bend High School graduate.

HAYS (67601): Sierra Eichman, a senior majoring in biology, is a Hays High School graduate.

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (64081): Carmen Fanning, a senior majoring in biology, is a Summit Christian Academy graduate.

LITTLE RIVER (67457): Brady Stephenson, a senior majoring in finance, is a Little River High School graduate.

McPHERSON (67460): Audra Boerger, a senior majoring in marketing, is an Elyria Christian School graduate.

OTTAWA (66067): Brandon Pfizenmaier, a sophomore majoring in accounting, is an Ottawa High School graduate.

SEDGWICK (67135): David Schulte, a junior majoring in finance, is a graduate of Halstead High School.

STILWELL (66085): Kimberly Stone, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Stanford University Online High School graduate.

TONGANOXIE (66085): Rose Reilly, a sophomore majoring in biology, is a Lawrence Virtual High School graduate.

WICHITA (67208): William Barfield, a sophomore majoring in communication, is a Wichita East High School graduate.

WICHITA (67226): John Egan, a senior majoring in finance, is a Wichita Collegiate School graduate.