Rossville High Scholarships

I overlooked this list that should have been published in May 2017. 

ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Rossville High School held its annual Spring Awards Night on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 to bestow awards and scholarships to deserving students.  The counselor, administration, and faculty would like to thank all of the scholarship contributors and presenters for their donations and interest in the students of Rossville.  Your dedication to our students is greatly appreciated.

The following scholarships were presented:

Custom Wood Products Scholarship:  ($1000 renewable)

Presented to Emily Woodcock. The scholarship was established by Donald and Pamela Lake to further Custom Wood’s commitment to the communities of Rossville and St. Marys.

Rossville Booster Club Scholarship: ($200)

Presented by Jenny Schaefer to Ashley Rietcheck. The award began in 2012 and the recipient must have participated in a KSHSAA activity throughout high school. Ashley will attend Emporia State to study Accounting. She has also received the ESU Presidential, ESU Preston Accounting, and ESU Valedictorian Scholarships

Bryan Lindstrom Inspirational Scholarship: ($500)

Presented by Craig Stromgren to Taylor Bittner. This scholarship is a tribute to Bryan, who was an inspiration to others and lost his life to cancer in 2013.

Rossville High School Alumni Association: ($1500)

Presented by Kathy Kovar to Laura Gillum, Morgan Foster, and Emily Woodcock. The Association was founded in 1998 and has awarded over $16,000 to deserving students in this 20-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. 

Rossville United Methodist Church: ($2000 renewable scholarship)

Presented by Pastor Lori Schwilling to Emily Woodcock.

The award is given to seniors that are members of the church.

Kaw Valley Education Association: ($250)

Presented by Deanna Hill to Emily Woodcock. KVEA annually raises money and presents scholarships to an RHS and SMHS student planning to pursue a career in education. Emily will attend Kansas State to study Elementary Education and has also received the KSU Foundation Scholarship.

Kansas Masonic Grand Lodge Essay Contest:

Presented by Jim Dodge.  2^nd place in state—Mitchell Porter-$3000

Local recipients: 1st place—Mitchell Porter-$100

2nd place—Amanda Hill and Malcolm Gillum-$50

Each year, Rossville High School juniors and seniors participate in an essay contest conducted by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas. Delia Masonic Lodge organizes, selects, and provides awards to the school winners. This year, students were asked to write an essay on how their personal involvement in serving others has made a positive impact on their community. Malcolm will attend Washburn University to study Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.

Doug Perine Memorial Scholarship: ($500)

Presented to Alyssa Thompson. The scholarship was established in 2012 to honor Doug, a longtime community figure, and is given to an RHS student planning to continue their education. Alyssa plans to attend Washburn Institute of Technology for the Surgical Tech program.

Les Hallmark Memorial Scholarship: ($200)

Presented to Emily Woodcock. 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.

Laurel Stone Jackson Scholarship: ($500)

Presented to Emily Woodcock

This is the 2^nd year for the scholarship established by Mrs. Jackson following her retirement as the school librarian. Applicants are required to write an essay over a book they have read.

Cecile Zlatnik Memorial Scholarship: ($250)

Presented to Emily Woodcock. The scholarship is presented annually to recognize individuals who demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership. Emily has also received the KSU Foundation Scholarship.

Cole Arnold Memorial Scholarship: ($500)

Presented by Toby and Ann McCullough to Mitchell Porter.

The award is presented annually in memory of their son Cole who died in a car accident the summer before his Senior year.

Rossville Community Development Committee (RCDC) Scholarship: ($300)

Presented by Morgan Hansen Ashlee Brummer to Laura Gillum. The scholarship is based on achievements, community involvement, and contributions to the community of Rossville. Laura will attend KSU to study Architecture. She has also received the KSU Achievement and Tile Council of America Scholarships and will be a member of the Rowing Team.

Rossville Rustlers 4-H Scholarship: ($250)

Presented by Laurie Glotzbach to Mitchell Porter, Andrew Hudson, Morgan Foster, and Fred Schuler. Mitchell will attend KSU to major in Mechanical Engineering and has also received the KSU Leadership, Azura Credit Union, and K-State Regnier 4-H Foundation Scholarships. Andrew will attend KSU to study Industrial Engineering and has also received the KSU Memorial and Shawnee County Extension Education Foundation Scholarships. Morgan will attend KSU for Agriculture Education and has also received the KSU Leadership Scholarship. Fred will attend KSU to major in Political Science and has also received the KSU Putnam Scholarship.

P.E.O. Scholarship: ($300)

Presented by Lynette Hudson to Amanda Hill and Morgan Foster (Legacy Scholarship). This scholarship is awarded annually to young ladies from each of the area high schools.

Pete Darting Memorial Scholarship: ($250)

Presented by Dennis Darting to Taylor Bittner. The award was established in 2008 by the Darting family to honor Mr. Darting, an avid supporter of the Rossville Dawgs. Taylor will attend Wichita State for the Dental Hygiene program and will also be on the WSU Dance Team.

RHS Opportunity Scholarship:

This is the 5^th year for the award, which is provided by anonymous donors. Recipients are chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in their life.

Ryan Ehrlich received a $600 scholarship. He plans to attend Kansas State to study Electrical Engineering and has also received the KSU Putnam Scholarship. Mitchell Porter received a $400 scholarship. Lora Shinn, Sierra Streit, and Amanda Hill each received a $200 scholarship. Lora plans to attend Highland Community College to study Nursing and has also received an HCC Academic and Softball Scholarship. Sierra will attend KSU to study Pre-Dental Hygiene and has also received the Topeka Evening Sertoma and KSU Activity Scholarships. Amanda will attend Kansas Wesleyan to study Nursing and has also received the KWU Basketball, Presidential, and KWU Award Scholarships.

Harriet Hayes Austin Memorial Scholarship: ($1000)

Presented to Amanda Hill. The scholarship was established in the year 2003 in memory of Ms. Austin to carry on her legacy of caring for others. The recipient of the award must plan to pursue a degree in nursing.

Ron Monhollon Memorial Scholarship:

Presented by Ronda Channel to Trevor Balch. The award is given to a student planning to continue their education in a vocational program. Trevor will attend Cloud County Community College to study Wind Energy

Washburn Tech Certification:

Rossville High School would like to recognize the following students for completing their programs of study at Washburn Tech:

Lexi Hester, Alyssa Thompson, Jade Jessepe, Sydney Purney and Kyndra Suitt—Health Care Tech, receiving CNA certification

Malcolm Gillum and Sean Rewerts—EMT certification

Liam Grant—Phlebotomy Certification

Tanner Renner and Isiah Daughty—Fast Track Welding, receiving Welding certification

Congratulations on your accomplishments!