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 3rd 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 6th 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!
