Rossville High Awards

During the annual Spring Awards Night at Rossville Jr./Sr. High School held on May 9, 2018, the following awards were presented:

AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS = Maura Buhler & Perry Foster. The American Legion Jimmy Lillard Post 31 awards two students each year with a certificate and medal.  The students are chosen by the faculty based on the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. 

TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL ALL STATE ACADEMIC AWARD = Kylee Badura.  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. (Topeka Capital-Journal Honorable Mention All-State Academic Team)

KSHSAA CITIZENSHIP AWARDS = Holden Hurla & Hannah Miller

The Kansas State High School Activities Association 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.

DALE DENNIS AWARD = Ashley Douglas

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. 

U.S. ARMY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS = Presented by Staff Sergeant Ian Sanchez to Isaiah Luellen & Jalyn Porter. Recipients of this award are determined by faculty nominations and must demonstrate commitment to both academics and athletics.

U.S. MARINES OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS

Awards are presented in three different categories: The Scholastic Excellence Awards were presented to Isaiah Luellen & Abigail McCrory for their academic achievements. The Semper Fidelis Award was given to Daniel Borcherding for excellence and commitment to the band program.  The Distinguished Athlete Awards were presented to Maura Buhler & Holden Hurla for their accomplishments in sports throughout the school year.

JOHN JOHNSON LEADERSHIP AWARD = Breaira Bergstresser

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.

SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD = Isaiah Luellen & Maura Buhler

Isaiah has continually demonstrated an amazing work ethic in many aspects of his life. He has the courage to be himself and is not afraid to let others know his beliefs. He is level headed, insightful, and passionate. His perseverance through injuries and his dedication and desire to overcome obstacles has been an inspiration to his classmates, to younger students, and to the adults around him.  

Maura has been an integral part of her class, her school, and her community for her entire life. She dedicates herself to helping others and makes a genuine effort to not only know everyone in the school, but to support their accomplishments by attending all school events. She is able to maintain her composure in any situation and is an amazing leader, leading by example and making others want to follow. Her integrity and commitment is unquestionable. She volunteers endlessly, organizing many school, church, TASMAD, and Student Council events.

MICHAEL KELLER AWARD = Cory Hadsall

The Michael Keller Award is presented to honor the long and dedicated service provided to RHS by Mr. Michael Keller. Mr. Keller began his teaching career in 1978 and 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.

TOBY MCCULLOUGH AWARD=Jalyn Porter

This award is presented to honor the leadership and service to RHS by Mr. Toby McCullough. Mr. McCullough has been an educator in USD 321 for 34 years and in education for 37 years. The recipient of this award must be punctual; have excellent attendance; enjoy and/or participate in sports; be intelligent, have a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and leadership qualities; and be dedicated to volunteering and in giving back to the community.

RONALD REAGAN STUDENT LEADER AWARDS = Jalyn Porter, Maura Buhler, Ashley Douglas, & Perry Foster (receiving a certificate and silver coin)

Students selected must exemplify the meaning of student leadership to honor Pres. Reagan’s legacy of leadership and service. Students were chosen for their participation in extracurricular activities and pursuit of leadership roles that make a positive difference in their school and community. Recipients must value education, have an affinity for discovery and lifelong learning, and display drive, integrity, and good citizenship.

KANSAS GOVERNOR’S SCHOLAR=Kathleen Schuler

Each high school in Kansas nominates one student as their top scholar to receive this award. The criteria includes GPA, ACT, class rank, and strength of schedule.

ACT SCHOLARS=Cory Hadsall & Kathleen Schuler (receiving a Rossville Academic Excellence patch) Awarded to students at Rossville High School that receive a score of 30 or higher on their ACT.

KANSAS ACT SCHOLARS=Kathleen Schuler

Given to students that score a 32 or above on their ACT. Kathleen scored a 33 out of a possible 36 on her ACT.

U.S. YOUTH SENATE AWARD=Maura Buhler

Every high school in Kansas nominates one student to represent their school in a competition in which the outcome is based entirely on a test. The test consists of multiple choice, true/false, and essay questions over the government, the Constitution, and the current and former leaders of our country.

KANSAS HONOR SCHOLARS=Kylee Badura, Ashley Douglas, Cory Hadsall, Hannah Miller, & Kathleen Schuler (receiving certificate and medallion to wear at graduation) The Kansas Honor Scholar Program sponsored by KU Endowment and Alumni Associations recognizes and awards high school seniors for their academic achievements.  Recipients rank in the top ten percent of their class based on academic records through the end of their junior year.