MULTIPLE SCHOLARHSHIPS AWARDED TO LOGAN
Jason Logan was the recipient of five scholarships at the annual Spring
Awards Night held at Rossville High School. He was awarded the $300 H &
R Block Scholarship, which is donated by H & R Block of Silver Lake and
is based entirely on a hand written application and essay.
The Rossville High School Alumni Association, represented by Mrs. Helen
Lytle, awarded Jason the $1000 RHS Alumni Scholarship. The Association
was founded in 1998 and has awarded over $9400 to deserving students in this
15-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.
Jason had previously received the Custom Wood Products Scholarship. This
$1000 renewable scholarship was established by Donald and Pamela Lake to
further Custom Wood’s commitment to the communities of Rossville and St.
Marys.
This is the 1st year for the RHS Opportunity Scholarship,
which is provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of
schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in their life.
Jason received the $1000 scholarship.
The Rossville United Methodist Church, represented by Toby and
Ann McCullough, also provided Jason with a $1000 scholarship. He plans to
attend Butler Community College in the fall to major in agricultural
engineering. Jason has previously been awarded Livestock, Academic, and
Vocational scholarships through Butler, as well as the Shawnee County Master
Gardener and Dover Community Foundation Scholarships.
SHARP
AWARDED HALLMARK SCHOLARSHIP
Abigail Sharp received the $200 Les Hallmark Memorial Scholarship at
the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. 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. Abby has competed in league art competitions
over the last 4 years and placed every piece entered. She received 5 medals at
league this year, including a 1st place in advanced pencil drawing
and 2nd place in overall 2D. She plans to attend the Univ. of Kansas
in the fall to major in Theatre and has also received a KU Academic
Scholarship.
JENSEN
RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIPS
Rachel Jensen was presented the Duane Parr Memorial Scholarship
of $500 at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. This
scholarship was established by J.D. Parr and his family and friends as an
endowment to honor Mr. Parr, who passed away in January of 2006. Since the Parr family has a strong interest
in music, the recipient must have participated in high school band. Rachel participated
in band all 4 years, received a “1” rating on her flute solo at regionals, is a
section leader, and helped the RHS band receive a 2nd division
rating at state.
Rachel was also awarded the $500 Cole Arnold Memorial Scholarship,
presented annually by Toby and Ann McCullough in memory of their son Cole who
died in a car accident the summer before his Senior year.
The P.E.O. Scholarship of $300 was presented to Rachel by
Lynette Hudson. This scholarship is awarded annually to young ladies from each
of the area high schools. Rachel plans to attend Kansas State University in the
fall to major in Horticulture.
ZLATNIK
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Lexi Zlatnik received the Kenny Hillebert Memorial
Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High
School. This is a $200 award given by Ken and Carol Hillebert in memory of
their son Kenny. Kenny grew up and
attended school in Rossville and was in a fatal car accident during his Junior
year. The scholarship is awarded annually to someone who reflects the type of
person Kenny was, including showing respect for others and community and school
pride.
Karen Dick presented Lexi with the $200 Rossville Booster
Club Scholarship, which began in 2012. The recipient must have participated
in a KSHSAA activity throughout high school. Lexi plans to attend Washburn
University in the fall to major in Business Marketing, where she has received
the Washburn Presidential and Academic Scholarships. She has also received the Golden City Sertoma
and honorary Cecile Zlatnik Memorial Scholarships.
TOMSON RECEIVES AWARDS
Mr. Jim Dodge announced the winner of the Kansas Masonic
Grand Lodge Essay Contest at the annual Spring Awards Night held at
Rossville High School. This year’s subject was “In marketing the State of
Kansas to a national audience, what would be the major focus of your campaign?”
This year, Taylor Tomson wrote the winning essay.
Mrs. Helen Lytle presented the $1000 RHS Alumni
Scholarship to Taylor. The Alumni Foundation began in 1998 and has awarded
over $9400 to deserving students in this 15-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.
Taylor also received one of the $500 RHS Opportunity
Scholarships provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were chosen based
on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an experience that
made an impact in their life. Taylor plans to attend Washburn University in the
fall to major in Nursing and has also received the Washburn Presidential
Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED TO THORNBURG
The Kaw Valley Education Association annually raises
money and presents scholarships to an RHS and SMHS student planning to pursue a
career in education. This year’s RHS award was presented to Hailey Thornburg by
Mrs. Laurel Jackson at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High
School. Hailey plans to pursue a teaching degree in elementary education at
Kansas State University, where she has received a KSU Activity Scholarship.
The $300 Rossville Community Development Committee (RCDC)
Scholarship was awarded to Hailey based on her achievements and community
involvement. The award is given annually
to recognize students who contribute to the community of Rossville.
Hailey was also presented the $1000 Rossville United
Methodist Church Scholarship by Toby and Ann McCullough.
PERINE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED
TO BORCHERDING-GARCIA
The Doug Perine Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012
and awarded at Rossville High School during the annual Spring Awards Night. The
Perine family wanted to honor Doug, a long time community figure, by presenting
the $500 scholarship to an RHS student planning to continue their education in
an area related to medicine. Amanda Borcherding-Garcia was the 2nd
recipient of the award. She will attend Washburn University in the fall to
pursue a degree in Nursing. Amanda has also received a Vocal Music Department
Scholarship at Washburn and the Wamego Dutch Mill Scholarship.
SCHULTZ-PRUNER RECEIVES AWARDS
Rain Schultz-Pruner received the Cecile Zlatnik Memorial
Scholarship of $250 at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville
High School. This scholarship is awarded annually to recognize individuals who
demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership.
This is the 1st year for the RHS Opportunity
Scholarship, which is provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were
chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an
experience that made an impact in their life. Rain received the $750
scholarship. Rain plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major
in Pre-Med/Biology. He has also received the KSU Achievement Scholarship.
BROWN AWARDED DARTING MEMORIAL
Kaylee Brown received the $150 Pete Darting Memorial
Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High
School. The award, presented by Mr. Kenny Darting, was established in
2008 by the Darting family to honor Mr. Darting, an avid supporter of the
Rossville Dawgs. Kaylee plans to attend Marinello Cosmetology School and will
begin classes only one week after her graduation from Rossville High School.
DARTING MEMORIAL GIVEN TO ESCOBAR
Jeffrey Escobar, a Senior at Rossville High School, recently
received the $150 Pete Darting Memorial Scholarship. The award was
established in 2008 by the Darting family to honor Mr. Darting, an avid
supporter of the Rossville Dawgs. Jeff plans to attend Highland Community
College in the fall to study Animation.
HAMMER RECIEVES DARTING MEMORIAL
Kyle Hammer received the $150 Pete Darting Memorial
Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High
School. The award was presented this year by Mr. Kenny Darting and was
established in 2008 by the Darting family to honor Mr. Darting, who was an avid
supporter of the Rossville Dawgs. Kyle plans to attend Kansas State University
in the fall to major in Pre-Nursing.
KELLEY GIVEN OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
This is the 1st year for the RHS Opportunity
Scholarships, which were provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were
chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an
experience that made an impact in their life. Haley Kelley received the $500
scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School.
She plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major in
Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
TAYLOR RECEIVES 2 AWARDS
Rachel Taylor received two scholarships at the annual
Spring Awards Night held At Rossville High School. The RHS Opportunity
Scholarship of $250 was provided by an anonymous donor and awarded to Rachel. Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an
essay over an experience that made an impact in their life.
Rachel also received the Ray and Rita Mohr Scholarship,
which is sponsored by a Topeka couple and open to any senior in the state of
Kansas. The Mohr’s are strong supporters of education and wanted to show that
support by providing a $500 scholarship to a deserving student. This is the 1st
time that a Rossville student has ever received this award. Rachel plans to
attend Washburn University in the fall to major in Nursing.
OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO SMITH
This is the 1st year for the RHS Opportunity
Scholarships, which were provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were
chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an
experience that made an impact in their life. Darcy Smith received the $250
scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School.
She has joined the U.S. Army and plans to attend Kansas State University in the
fall to major in Animal Science. She has also received the KSU Activity
Scholarship.
RCDC AWARDED TO CATRON
Dalton Catron was awarded the Rossville Community
Development Committee (RCDC) Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night
held at Rossville High School. This $300
scholarship was awarded based on Dalton’s achievements and community
involvement. The award is given annually
to recognize students who contribute to the community of Rossville. Dalton plans to attend Washburn University in
the fall to major in Business.
PLETCHER AWARDED RHS OPPORTUNITY
Jacob Pletcher received the $750 RHS Opportunity Scholarship
at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. This is the 1st
year for the award, which was provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were
chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an
experience that made an impact in their life. Jacob plans to attend Butler
Community College in the fall to major in Agricultural Communication. He has
also received the Butler Livestock Judging, Academic, and Vocational
scholarships.
DANTZSON AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
Janeigh Dantzson received the $250 RHS Opportunity
Scholarship at the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High
School. This is the 1st year for the award, which was provided by an
anonymous donor. Recipients were chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of
schedule, and an essay over an experience that made an impact in their life.
Janeigh plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall where she will be a
member of the KSU Women’s Rowing team and will major in Accounting.
SAGE RECEIVES AWARDS
Rebecca Sage was recently awarded a $750 RHS Opportunity
Scholarship, which were provided by an anonymous donor. Recipients were
chosen based on GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an
experience that made an impact in their life. Becca received the scholarship at
the annual Spring Awards Night held at Rossville High School. She will attend
Washburn University in the fall to major in Nursing and has also received a
Washburn Academic scholarship.
ROSSVILLE
HIGH CONTRIBUTORS APPRECIATED
Rossville Jr./Sr. High School held their annual Spring
Awards Night on May 8, 2013 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.
