ROSSVILLE
HIGH AWARDS
During the annual Spring Awards Night at Rossville Jr./Sr. High School held on May 8, 2019, the following awards were presented:
AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS = Jordan Bittner & Garrett Carver. 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 = Jordan Bittner.
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 = Kaytlin Dohrman & Bryson Hase
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 = Katie Glotzbach 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 Sergeant Joe Ganoung to Caila Hill
& Alex Archer. 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 were presented by Staff Sergeant Michael Wackler in
three different categories: The Scholastic Excellence Awards were presented to Alex
Archer & Stacey Keithline for their academic achievements. The Semper
Fidelis Award was given to Ava Stipp for excellence and commitment to the band
program. The Distinguished Athlete
Awards were presented to Kaytlin Dohrman & Garrett Carver for their
accomplishments in sports throughout the school year.
JOHN JOHNSON
LEADERSHIP AWARD = Caila Hill
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 = Payton Bolte
The Senior Inspiration Award was given to Payton for maintaining
a positive outlook on life and her future. She is kind to everyone and shows
her appreciation and respect for others on a daily basis.
MICHAEL KELLER AWARD = Cheyenne Reese
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=McKenzie
Decklar
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.
KANSAS GOVERNOR’S
SCHOLAR=Caila Hill
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=Alexander
Archer (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 HONORS
SCHOLARS=Alex Archer, Jordan Bittner, Kaytlin Dohrman, & Caila Hill (receiving
certificate and medallion to wear at graduation). The Kansas Honors 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.
