2018 Scholarships For RHS Graduates

Rossville High School held its annual Spring Awards Night on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 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 Ashley Douglas. 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 Laurie Glotzbach to Melinda Kirk. The award began in 2012 and the recipient must have participated in a KSHSAA activity throughout high school.

Bryan Lindstrom Inspirational Scholarship: ($500)

Presented to Kathleen Schuler. 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 Kylee Badura, Maura Buhler, Jalyn Porter, & Isaiah Luellen. The Association was founded in 1998 and has awarded over $28,500 to deserving students in this 21-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 Tom Lacock to Kathleen Schuler.

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

Shawnee County Farm Bureau Scholarship: ($500)

Presented by Leroy Russell to Perry Foster & Kylee Badura. Recipients must have a parent or grandparent that is a member of Shawnee County Farm Bureau.

Bank of the Flint Hills Employee Donor Advised Scholarship: ($500)

Presented by Joe Fanning to Hannah Miller. This fund combines the generous gifts of bank employees to provide scholarships to area seniors.

Kaw Valley Education Association Scholarship: ($250)

Presented to Isaiah Luellen. KVEA annually raises money and presents scholarships to an RHS and SMHS student planning to pursue a career in education.

Doug Perine Memorial Scholarship: ($500)

Presented to Hannah Miller. 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.

Les Hallmark Memorial Scholarship: ($400)

Presented to Ashley Douglas. The scholarship was established by Dorothy Hallmark and is awarded annually in memory of her husband Les who was an Art teacher at Rossville High School for many years.

Laurel Stone Jackson Scholarship: ($500)

Presented by Laurel Jackson to Maura Buhler

This is the 3^rd 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: ($200)

Presented to Maura Buhler & Jalyn Porter. The scholarship is presented annually in memory of Cecile to recognize individuals who demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership.

Cole Arnold Memorial Scholarship: ($500)

Presented by Toby and Ann McCullough to Hannah Miller.

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 & Casey Graves to Hannah Miller. The scholarship is based on achievements, community involvement, and contributions to the community of Rossville.

Rossville Rustlers 4-H Scholarship: ($250)

Presented by Laurie Glotzbach to Dawson Schaefer, Perry Foster, & Kathleen Schuler. Recipients must be members of Rossville Rustlers 4-H and have made a significant contribution to the group.

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

Presented by Lynette Hudson to Jalyn Porter. This scholarship is awarded annually to young ladies from each of the area high schools.

Pete Darting Memorial Scholarship: ($150)

Presented by Dennis Darting to Perry Foster. The award was established in 2008 by the Darting family to honor Mr. Darting, an avid supporter of the Rossville Dawgs.

RHS Opportunity Scholarship:

This is the 6^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. Students must plan to pursue a career in Engineering, Science, Medicine, Math, or a related field. $200 scholarships were awarded to Jalyn Porter & Perry Foster. $300 scholarships were awarded to Ashley Douglas & Kylee Badura. $500 scholarships were awarded to Hannah Miller & Kathleen Schuler.

Ron Monhollon Memorial Scholarship:

Presented by Ronda Monhollon to Holden Hurla. The award is given to a student planning to continue their education in a vocational program.

Duane Parr Memorial Scholarship: ($500)

Presented to Abigail Escobar. This award is made possible by donations from family and friends as an endowment to honor Mr. Parr, who passed away in January of 2006.  The recipient must have participated in high school band.

Washburn Tech Certification:

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

Mary Stillion—CNA certification

MaKayla Lane—CNA certification

Kody Hurla—Automotive Service Technician certification

Stephen Cooney—Electical Technology certification

Sean Rewerts—EMT certification

Tanner Renner—Welding certification

Isiah Daughty—Welding certification

Highland Community College Certification:

Rossville High School would like to recognize the following student for completing her program of study at Highland Community College:

Jessica Sowers—CNA certification

Congratulations on your accomplishments!