KU to honor 35 seniors from high schools in Neosho, Wilson counties
LAWRENCE — Students from six Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 1, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.
A total of 35 seniors from high schools in Neosho and Wilson counties will be recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars at a 6:30 p.m. dinner and program at Chanute High School, 1501 W. 36th St., Chanute.
Since 1971, the Kansas Honors Program has recognized over 125,000 scholars who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school senior classes and are selected regardless of occupational plans or higher-education goals. Each year, the KU Alumni Association and its volunteers host 36 programs that reach all 105 counties across the state and include approximately 360 high schools.
During the ceremony, each student will receive a Webster’s New College Dictionary and a commemorative certificate.
David Johnston, vice president of internet services & marketing for the KU Alumni Association, will speak to the students and their parents and guests.
Honored students will be guests of the alumni association and KU Endowment; parents and area alumni are welcome to attend at a cost of $15 each.
Community volunteers collect reservations, coordinate details and serve as local contacts for the event. Bob Hosack, of Chanute, is the site coordinator. Dennis Depew, of Neodesha, is a coordinator for the program.
The Kansas Honors Program is made possible by KU Endowment and proceeds from the Jayhawk license plate program. The Class of 2015 scholars:
Neosho
Chanute High School
Daniel Benavides, Chanute
Michael Churning, Chanute
Madison Dispensa, Chanute
Colton Erikson, Erie
Bailey Herzberg, Chanute
Matthew Keenan, Chanute
Jaymi Lawrence, Chanute
Abby Liudahl, Chanute
Andrew Marts, Chanute
Derek Sharp, Chanute
Rena Stair, Chanute
Shelby Stair, Chanute
Kelsey Tallent, Chanute
Erie High School
Cole Cramer, Galesburg
Lindsay Francis, Erie
Lauren Johnson, Erie
Shelby McDaniel, Parsons
Haley Piersall, Erie
Tristyn Stanislaus, Chanute
Abigail Vogts, Erie
St. Paul High School
Caden Kendall, Erie
Ashton Wood, St. Paul
Wilson
Altoona-Midway High School
Krista Langford, Buffalo
Lindsay Walker, Altoona
Fredonia High School
Karley Baker, Fredonia
Kiley Baker, Fredonia
Savana Blandamer, Fredonia
CeJae Jordan, Fredonia
Neodesha High School
Carly Beurskens, Independence
Allyson Busch, Neodesha
Morgan Chilcott, Neodesha
Frederick Porter, Neodesha
Kelsey Potter, Neodesha
Rylie Shoop, Neodesha
Averey Wood, Neodesha.