I overlooked this list that should have been published in May 2017.
ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Rossville High School held its
annual Spring Awards Night on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 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 Emily Woodcock. 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 Jenny Schaefer to Ashley Rietcheck. The award began in 2012 and the
recipient must have participated in a KSHSAA activity throughout high school. Ashley
will attend Emporia State to study Accounting. She has also received the ESU
Presidential, ESU Preston Accounting, and ESU Valedictorian Scholarships
Bryan Lindstrom Inspirational
Scholarship: ($500)
Presented
by Craig Stromgren to Taylor Bittner. 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 Laura
Gillum, Morgan Foster, and Emily Woodcock. The Association was founded in 1998
and has awarded over $16,000 to deserving students in this 20-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 Pastor Lori Schwilling to Emily Woodcock.
The award
is given to seniors that are members of the church.
Kaw
Valley Education Association: ($250)
Presented by Deanna Hill to Emily
Woodcock. KVEA annually raises money and presents scholarships to an RHS and
SMHS student planning to pursue a career in education. Emily will attend Kansas
State to study Elementary Education and has also received the KSU Foundation
Scholarship.
Kansas Masonic Grand Lodge Essay
Contest:
Presented by Jim Dodge. 2nd place in state—Mitchell
Porter-$3000
Local recipients: 1st place—Mitchell
Porter-$100
2nd place—Amanda Hill and Malcolm
Gillum-$50
Each year, Rossville High School
juniors and seniors participate in an essay contest conducted by the Masonic
Grand Lodge of Kansas. Delia Masonic Lodge organizes, selects, and provides
awards to the school winners. This year, students were asked to write an essay
on how their personal involvement in serving others has made a positive impact
on their community. Malcolm will attend Washburn University to study Criminal
Justice and Law Enforcement.
Doug
Perine Memorial Scholarship: ($500)
Presented to Alyssa Thompson. 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. Alyssa
plans to attend Washburn Institute of Technology for the Surgical Tech program.
Les
Hallmark Memorial Scholarship: ($200)
Presented to Emily Woodcock. 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.
Laurel
Stone Jackson Scholarship: ($500)
Presented to Emily Woodcock
This is the 2nd 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:
($250)
Presented
to Emily Woodcock. The scholarship is presented annually to recognize
individuals who demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership. Emily
has also received the KSU Foundation Scholarship.
Cole Arnold Memorial Scholarship:
($500)
Presented
by Toby and Ann McCullough to Mitchell Porter.
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 Ashlee Brummer to Laura Gillum. The scholarship is based on
achievements, community involvement, and contributions to the community of
Rossville. Laura will attend KSU to study Architecture. She has also received
the KSU Achievement and Tile Council of America Scholarships and will be a
member of the Rowing Team.
Rossville Rustlers 4-H Scholarship:
($250)
Presented
by Laurie Glotzbach to Mitchell Porter, Andrew Hudson, Morgan Foster, and Fred
Schuler. Mitchell will attend KSU to major in Mechanical Engineering and has
also received the KSU Leadership, Azura Credit Union, and K-State Regnier 4-H
Foundation Scholarships. Andrew will attend KSU to study Industrial Engineering
and has also received the KSU Memorial and Shawnee County Extension Education
Foundation Scholarships. Morgan will attend KSU for Agriculture Education and
has also received the KSU Leadership Scholarship. Fred will attend KSU to major
in Political Science and has also received the KSU Putnam Scholarship.
P.E.O. Scholarship: ($300)
Presented
by Lynette Hudson to Amanda Hill and Morgan Foster (Legacy Scholarship). This
scholarship is awarded annually to young ladies from each of the area high
schools.
Pete Darting Memorial Scholarship:
($250)
Presented
by Dennis Darting to Taylor Bittner. The award was established in 2008 by the
Darting family to honor Mr. Darting, an avid supporter of the Rossville Dawgs. Taylor
will attend Wichita State for the Dental Hygiene program and will also be on
the WSU Dance Team.
RHS Opportunity Scholarship:
This is
the 5th 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.
Ryan
Ehrlich received a $600 scholarship. He plans to attend Kansas State to study Electrical
Engineering and has also received the KSU Putnam Scholarship. Mitchell Porter
received a $400 scholarship. Lora Shinn, Sierra Streit, and Amanda Hill each
received a $200 scholarship. Lora plans to attend Highland Community College to
study Nursing and has also received an HCC Academic and Softball Scholarship.
Sierra will attend KSU to study Pre-Dental Hygiene and has also received the Topeka
Evening Sertoma and KSU Activity Scholarships. Amanda will attend Kansas
Wesleyan to study Nursing and has also received the KWU Basketball,
Presidential, and KWU Award Scholarships.
Harriet Hayes Austin Memorial
Scholarship: ($1000)
Presented
to Amanda Hill. The scholarship was established in the year 2003 in memory of
Ms. Austin to carry on her legacy of caring for others. The recipient of the
award must plan to pursue a degree in nursing.
Ron Monhollon Memorial Scholarship:
Presented
by Ronda Channel to Trevor Balch. The award is given to a student planning to
continue their education in a vocational program. Trevor will attend Cloud
County Community College to study Wind Energy
Washburn Tech Certification:
Rossville
High School would like to recognize the following students for completing their
programs of study at Washburn Tech:
Lexi
Hester, Alyssa Thompson, Jade Jessepe, Sydney Purney and Kyndra Suitt—Health
Care Tech, receiving CNA certification
Malcolm
Gillum and Sean Rewerts—EMT certification
Liam
Grant—Phlebotomy Certification
Tanner
Renner and Isiah Daughty—Fast Track Welding, receiving Welding certification
Congratulations
on your accomplishments!
