ROSSVILLE HIGH AWARDS
Rossville High has an Awards Night each year recognizing students who have received honors and/or scholarships. This is a re-cap of last years awards (2012-2013school year) for those who missed the announcements.
During the annual Spring
Awards Night at Rossville Jr./Sr. High School held on May 8, 2013,
the following awards were presented:
KSU OUTSTANDING MATH &
SCIENCE AWARD
Each year, in conjunction with Kansas
State University’s College of Engineering, Rossville High School’s
math and science teachers are asked to nominate one individual they
believe is the best student in each of these two subjects. This
year, teachers selected Morgan Cahill to receive this honor.
AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS
The American Legion Jimmy Lillard Post 31 awards two students each year from Rossville High School with a certificate and medal. The students are chosen by the faculty based on the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. This year, presented by Mr. Kenny Wichman, the American Legion awarded Jacob Pletcher and Lexi Zlatnik with the honor.
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL ALL STATE ACADEMIC AWARD
This award is sponsored by the Topeka Capital-Journal. Every Kansas high school selects one individual to represent their school based on academic and extracurricular performances. Nathaniel Jelinek was named to the Topeka Capital-Journal Honorable Mention All-State Academic Team.
KSHSAA CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
The Kansas State High School Activities Association each year awards one male and one female student from each high school with a citizenship award. Individuals receiving this award must demonstrate respect for fellow students, the citizens of the community, adults, and their country. They must also show respect and tolerance for others, good sportsmanship, and good citizenship. Cole Brecheisen and Kaylee Brown were given this award.
DALE DENNIS AWARD
The Dale Dennis Excellence in Education Award was established in 1996 by Kansas administrators to honor the long and valuable service that Dale Dennis gave to Kansas education. It is based on Citizenship, Service, Scholarship, and Common Sense. The award was presented to Rain Schultz-Pruner.
BENNY STACH AWARD
Benny Stach was a Rossville student
who lost his life in an auto accident during his Senior year. His
classmates and family began the award in Benny’s memory.
It is awarded to an RHS student who
displays many of the qualities Benny possessed. Nominations and the
final selection are made by the faculty based on several qualities,
including friendliness, helpfulness, understanding, and warmth for
others. Kyle Hammer was presented the award.
U.S. ARMY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS
The U.S. Army presented the Scholar-Athlete Awards to Dalton Catron and Amanda Hurtig. Recipients of this award are determined by faculty nominations and must demonstrate commitment to both academics and athletics.
U.S. MARINES OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS
The U.S. Marine Corps presents awards in three different categories. The Scholastic Excellence Awards were presented to Nathaniel Jelinek and Rebecca Sage for their academic achievements. The Semper Fidelis Award was given to Rachel Jensen for excellence and commitment to the band program. The Distinguished Athlete Awards were presented to Scott Shinn and Janeigh Dantzson for their accomplishments in sports throughout the school year.
JOHN JOHNSON LEADERSHIP AWARD
The John Johnson Leadership Award was created to honor Mr. Johnson for his years of dedication to the students of Rossville High School. The award began in 2007 and is presented annually to the student who demonstrates quiet leadership and service. Hailey Thornburg was chosen as the seventh recipient of this award.
SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD
The Senior Inspiration Award was presented to Amanda Borcherding-Garcia. Amanda has maintained a positive attitude and constant smile while facing many challenges and stretching herself way beyond her comfort zone. She has gained confidence and poise that will prove invaluable in her journeys next year at Washburn University.
MICHAEL KELLER AWARD
This year, Rossville High School began a new award to honor the long and dedicated service provided to our school by Mr. Michael Keller. Mr. Keller began his teaching career in 1978 and has dispensed his wisdom, sense of humor, and discipline to countless students over this 35-year period. The recipient of this award must display strong citizenship, respect for others, attention to details, and have excellent attendance and punctuality. The 1st recipient of the Michael Keller Award was Jason Logan.
YWCA FUTURE LEADER
Amanda Hurtig was recently awarded a scholarship at the 25th Annual YWCA Leadership Luncheon in Topeka, KS. Presented the award as a YWCA Future Leader
Amanda is an intelligent young woman with high
moral character and an incredible work ethic, holding a 4.0 GPA and
ranking 4th in her
graduating class. She is a Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completer and
Kansas Honors Program Award recipient. She is always open-minded,
respectful, and accepting of others’ differences and is a wonderful
role model for younger students and teammates.
Her
activities include cross-country, track, Art Club, FBLA, and
Scholars’ Bowl. She is also the Senior Class Secretary and Winter
Royalty Queen. She has qualified for state in both cross-country and
track and won awards for artwork and FBLA competitions. She
volunteers for the Anthony Bates Foundation Heart Screening and the
Topeka Helping Hands Humane Society.
Amanda
is the daughter of James and Kathy Hurtig and plans to attend Kansas
State University in the fall to major in Pre-Med.
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award program was created to honor students at various levels and is based exclusively on volunteer community service. Prudential has awarded RHS Junior Caleb Falk with a Certificate of Achievement for his dedication of many hours to the betterment of others. He began his volunteer journey by working at the Topeka Rescue Mission and is now participating in the Active Water campaign to raise money to help provide clean drinking water to the people of Africa. He has also made a personal pledge to drink only tap water, meaning no bottled water or pop, and is now in week 43 of this pledge.
RHS SENIORS RECEIVE
WASHBURN AWARDS
Three Rossville seniors were honored at a recognition reception held on Washburn University’s campus. The students were among over 100 Shawnee County seniors receiving awards. Each also received a backpack with the Washburn University insignia. Rebecca Sage and Lexi Zlatnik each received Academic scholarships based on GPA and ACT scores.
Lexi Zlatnik and Taylor Tomson received
Presidential scholarships. All Shawnee County high schools are
allowed to award two per school. Rossville High School awards these
prestigious scholarships to the top two academic Washburn bound
students each year. The award is for $1000 and is renewable for all
four years they attend.
MULTIPLE SCHOLARHSHIPS AWARDED TO JASON LOGAN
Jason Logan was the recipient of five scholarships at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. He was awarded the $300 H & R Block Scholarship, which is donated by H & R Block of Silver Lake and is based entirely on a hand written application and essay.
The Rossville High School Alumni Association, represented by Mrs. Helen Lytle, awarded Jason the $1000 RHS Alumni Scholarship. The Association was founded in 1998 and has awarded over $9400 to deserving students in this 15-year period. The award’s recipient must meet high standards set out by the association and be a good representative of RHS as they move on through college and begin their career.
Jason had previously received the Custom
Wood Products Scholarship. This $1000
renewable scholarship was established by Donald and Pamela Lake to
further Custom Wood’s commitment to the communities of Rossville
and St. Marys.
This is the 1st year for the RHS Opportunity Scholarship, which is provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in their life. Jason received the $1000 scholarship.
The Rossville United Methodist Church, represented by Toby and Ann McCullough, also provided Jason with a $1000 scholarship. He plans to attend Butler Community College in the fall to major in agricultural engineering. Jason has previously been awarded Livestock, Academic, and Vocational scholarships through Butler, as well as the Shawnee County Master Gardener and Dover Community Foundation Scholarships.
LES HALLMARK SCHOLARSHIP
Abigail Sharp received the $200 Les Hallmark Memorial Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. The scholarship was established by Dorothy Hallmark and is awarded annually in memory of Les who was an Art teacher at Rossville High School for many years. Abby has competed in league art competitions over the last 4 years and placed every piece entered. She received 5 medals at league this year, including a 1st place in advanced pencil drawing and 2nd place in overall 2D. She plans to attend the Univ. of Kansas in the fall to major in Theatre and has also received a KU Academic Scholarship.
RACHEL JENSEN RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIPS
Rachel Jensen was presented the Duane Parr Memorial Scholarship of $500 at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. This scholarship was established by J.D. Parr and his family and friends as an endowment to honor Mr. Parr, who passed away in January of 2006. Since the Parr family has a strong interest in music, the recipient must have participated in high school band. Rachel participated in band all 4 years, received a “1” rating on her flute solo at regionals, is a section leader, and helped the RHS band receive a 2nd division rating at state.
Rachel was also awarded the $500 Cole
Arnold Memorial Scholarship, presented
annually by Toby and Ann McCullough in memory of their son Cole who
died in a car accident the summer before his Senior year.
The P.E.O.
Scholarship of $300 was presented to Rachel
by Lynette Hudson. This scholarship is awarded annually to young
ladies from each of the area high schools. Rachel plans to attend
Kansas State University in the fall to major in Horticulture.
LEXI ZLATNIK AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Lexi Zlatnik received the Kenny Hillebert Memorial Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. This is a $200 award given by Ken and Carol Hillebert in memory of their son Kenny. Kenny grew up and attended school in Rossville and was in a fatal car accident during his Junior year. The scholarship is awarded annually to someone who reflects the type of person Kenny was, including showing respect for others and community and school pride.
Karen Dick presented Lexi with the
$200 Rossville Booster Club Scholarship, which began in 2012.
The recipient must have participated in a KSHSAA activity throughout
high school. Lexi plans to attend Washburn University in the fall to
major in Business Marketing, where she has received the Washburn
Presidential and Academic Scholarships. She has also received the
Golden City Sertoma and honorary Cecile Zlatnik Memorial
Scholarships.
TAYLOR TOMSON RECEIVES AWARDS
Mr. Jim Dodge announced the winner of the Kansas Masonic Grand Lodge Essay Contest at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. This year’s subject was “In marketing the State of Kansas to a national audience, what would be the major focus of your campaign?” This year, Taylor Tomson wrote the winning essay.
Mrs. Helen Lytle presented the $1000
RHS Alumni Scholarship to Taylor. The Alumni Foundation began
in 1998 and has awarded over $9400 to deserving students in this
15-year period. The award’s recipient must meet high standards set
out by the association and be a good representative of RHS as they
move on through college and begin their career.
Taylor also received one of the $500
RHS Opportunity Scholarships provided by an anonymous donor.
Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of
schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in
their life. Taylor plans to attend Washburn University in the fall to
major in Nursing and has also received the Washburn Presidential
Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED TO HAILEY THORNBURG
The Kaw Valley Education Association annually raises money and presents scholarships to an RHS and SMHS student planning to pursue a career in education. This year’s RHS award was presented to Hailey Thornburg by Mrs. Laurel Jackson at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. Hailey plans to pursue a teaching degree in elementary education at Kansas State University, where she has received a KSU Activity Scholarship.
The $300 Rossville Community
Development Committee (RCDC) Scholarship was awarded to Hailey
based on her achievements and community involvement. The award is
given annually to recognize students who contribute to the community
of Rossville.
Hailey was also presented the $1000
Rossville United Methodist Church Scholarship by Toby and Ann
McCullough.
PERINE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED TO BORCHERDING-GARCIA
The Doug Perine Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012 and awarded at Rossville High School during the annual Spring Awards Night. The Perine family wanted to honor Doug, a long time community figure, by presenting the $500 scholarship to an RHS student planning to continue their education in an area related to medicine. Amanda Borcherding-Garcia was the 2nd recipient of the award. She will attend Washburn University in the fall to pursue a degree in Nursing. Amanda has also received a Vocal Music Department Scholarship at Washburn and the Wamego Dutch Mill Scholarship.
RAIN SCHULTZ-PRUNER RECEIVES TWO AWARDS
Rain Schultz-Pruner received the Cecile Zlatnik Memorial Scholarship of $250 at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. This scholarship is awarded annually to recognize individuals who demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership.
This is the 1st year for
the RHS Opportunity Scholarship, which is provided by an
anonymous donor. Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume,
strength of schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an
impact in their life. Rain received the $750 scholarship. Rain plans
to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major in
Pre-Med/Biology. He has also received the KSU Achievement
Scholarship.
PETE DARTING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Kaylee Brown received A $150 Pete
Darting Memorial Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night
held at Rossville High School. The award, presented by Mr. Kenny
Darting, was established in 2008 by the Darting family to
honor Mr. Darting, an avid supporter of the Rossville Dawgs. Kaylee
plans to attend Marinello Cosmetology School and will begin classes
only one week after her graduation from Rossville High School.
Jeffrey Escobar, a Senior at Rossville High School, also received a $150 Pete Darting Memorial Scholarship. . Jeff plans to attend Highland Community College in the fall to study Animation.
Kyle Hammer also received a $150 Pete
Darting Memorial Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night. Kyle plans to attend Kansas State University in the
fall to major in Pre-Nursing.
RHS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
This is the 1st year for the RHS Opportunity Scholarships, which were provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in their life.
Haley Kelley received the $500 scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. She plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
Darcy Smith received the $250 scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. She has joined the U.S. Army and plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major in Animal Science. She has also received the KSU Activity Scholarship.
Jacob Pletcher received the $750 RHS Opportunity Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night. Jacob plans to attend Butler Community College in the fall to major in Agricultural Communication. He has also received the Butler Livestock Judging, Academic, and Vocational scholarships.
Janeigh Dantzson received the $250 RHS Opportunity Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night. Janeigh plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall where she will be a member of the KSU Women’s Rowing team and will major in Accounting.
Rebecca Sage was recently awarded a $750 RHS Opportunity Scholarship,at the annual Spring Awards Night. She will attend Washburn University in the fall to major in Nursing and has also received a Washburn Academic scholarship.
RACHEL TAYLOR RECEIVES 2 AWARDS
Rachel
Taylor received two scholarships at the annual Spring Awards Night
held At Rossville High School. The RHS Opportunity Scholarship of
$250 was provided by an anonymous donor and awarded to Rachel.
Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of
schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in
their life.
Rachel also received the Ray and Rita Mohr Scholarship, which is sponsored by a Topeka couple and open to any senior in the state of Kansas. The Mohr's are strong supportrers of education and wsanted to show that support by providing a $500 scholarship to a deserving student. This is the first time that a Rossville student has ever received this award. Rachel plans to attend Washburn University in the fall to major in nursing.
Rachel also received the Ray and Rita Mohr Scholarship, which is sponsored by a Topeka couple and open to any senior in the state of Kansas. The Mohr's are strong supportrers of education and wsanted to show that support by providing a $500 scholarship to a deserving student. This is the first time that a Rossville student has ever received this award. Rachel plans to attend Washburn University in the fall to major in nursing.
RCDC SCHOLARSHIP
Dalton Catron was awarded the
Rossville Community Development Committee (RCDC) Scholarship
at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School.
This $300 scholarship was awarded based on Dalton’s
achievements and community involvement. The award is given annually
to recognize students who contribute to the community of Rossville.
Dalton plans to attend Washburn University in the fall to major in
Business.
ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES CURRICULUM COMPLETERS
Rossville Jr./Sr. High School had four seniors this year who completed the required curriculum as set forth by the Kansas Board of Regents and earned the designation of State of Kansas Curriculum Completer. In order to earn this distinction, students must have completed 4 years of English, 4 years of Math, 3 years of Science, 3 years of Social Studies, and 2 years of Foreign Language. The students who met these criteria are Morgan Cahill, Amanda Hurtig, Taylor Hartshorn, and Abigail Sharp
All Curriculum Completers are then
eligible to be considered for an additional award. The Kansas Board
of Regents on behalf of the Kansas Legislature ranks these Curriculum
Completers based on their GPA and ACT scores. Amanda Hurtig was
designated as a 2013 Kansas State Scholar.
RHS ANNOUNCES NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS
Rossville Jr./Sr. High School inducted 21 new members into the National Honor Society at the Spring Awards Night on May 8, 2013. Senior Amanda Hurtig; Juniors Brooke Channel, Briena Duryea, Tagen Lambotte, Skylar Olson, Samantha Thompson, and Therese VanderPutten; and sophomores Kennedy Anderson, Haley Brown, Lauryn Catron, Taylor Cooper, Makayla Crow, Breanna Ebert, Danielle Glotzbach, Brooke Hase, Breanna Hill, Corbin Horak, Taylor Kirk, Rachel Lord, Nick Reesor, and Andrea Rietcheck lit the candle of honor and recited the pledge as new members.
NHS officers for the 2013-2014 school year were recently elected and are as follows: President Caleb Falk, Vice-President Davis Warton, Secretary Hailey Dick, and Treasurer Makayla Crow.
RHS MID-EAST LEAGUE ALL ACADEMIC TEAM
The Mid-East League each year awards a medal to all students who have participated in at least 3 activities sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association and have maintained a 3.5 Grade Point Average in the first 3 quarters of the school year. Rossville High School had 26 students that met the requirements for the 2012-2013 school year:
Freshmen Sophomores
Kole
Davoran Taylor Cooper
Rachel
Day Danielle Glotzbach
Tucker
Horak Breanna Hill
Riley
Falk Nick Reesor
Andrea
Rietcheck
Ester
Rebollo
Juniors Seniors
Marcus
Catron Morgan Cahill
Hailey
Dick Rachel Jensen
Tori
Dubois Kyle Hammer
Briena
Duryea Taylor Hartshorn
Caleb
Falk Amanda Hurtig
Macy
Gillum
Ken
Ma
Devin
Morris
Skylar
Olson
Jennifer
Siebert
Davis Warton
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