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.
