Sept. 19, 2002

Contact: Lt. Col. Brian M. DeToy, Army ROTC, (785) 864-1105.

KU Army ROTC announces scholarship winners

LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas Army ROTC recently awarded more than $98,875 in federal scholarships and $52,404 in state scholarships to 17 students this year.

The students received the scholarships based on academic merit and involvement in extracurricular activities. Federal scholarships are worth up to $13,686 a year and cover the cost of tuition, books and fees. They include a $250 a month stipend. State scholarships provide $6,484 a year and cover the same items.

"We have a superb freshman class this year that is strong academically," said Lt. Col. Brian DeToy, professor of military science at KU. "These young men and women truly have a desire to serve their communities and their nation."

Last year, KU Army ROTC achieved its officer-commissioning goal for the first time in five years, DeToy said. The program commissioned 17 new officers, exceeding its goal by two second lieutenants.

KU Army ROTC has 85 cadets: 70 men and 15 women (18 percent). Of the 85 cadets, 16 are minorities (19 percent), which is more than double the university's minority percentage.

Four of the 17 scholarship winners (not listed) attend Washburn University but are cadets in KU's Army ROTC program.

KU Army ROTC scholarship winners are listed alphabetically by Kansas county, then by state or country. Information is presented in the following order: name, year and major and/or area of study, parents' names, high school alma mater and type of scholarship.

ANDERSON COUNTY

From Garnett

Paul Robert Schreffler, freshman majoring in anthropology, is the son of Dorothy Schreffler; Anderson County High School; state ROTC scholarship.

JOHNSON COUNTY

From Lenexa
Derek Thomas Clopton, freshman in pre-business administration, is the son of James and Dorothy Clopton; Olathe East High School; federal ROTC scholarship.

From Overland Park
Jacob Philip Seitz, freshman in pre-business administration, is the son of Michael and Debra Seitz; Blue Valley High School; federal ROTC scholarship.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY

From Lansing
Philip Douglas Hickson, freshman majoring in history, is the son of Wayne and Patricia Hickson; home schooled; federal ROTC scholarship.

From Leavenworth
Willisha Adrianna Slade, freshman in pre-occupational therapy, is the daughter of William and Lawanda Cooper Slade; Leavenworth High School; federal ROTC scholarship.
Matthew Charles Sevcik, freshman majoring in theatre and film, is the son of Michael and Tamara Sevcik; Leavenworth High School; federal ROTC scholarship.
Michael (Brad) Chura, freshman majoring in history, is the son of Michael Chura; Leavenworth High School; Federal ROTC Scholarship.

LYON COUNTY
From Emporia
David Andrew Paul, sophomore majoring in microbiology, is the son of Dennis Paul; Emporia High School; state ROTC scholarship.

SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka
Adam Michael Tritsch, junior majoring in biology, is the son of Brian and Linda Tritsch; Seaman High School; state ROTC scholarship.

ILLINOIS
From Geneseo
Stann David Shearer, freshman in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is the son of David Shearer; Heritage High School; federal ROTC scholarship.

MAINE
From Sanford
Sara Elizabeth Garlick, freshman majoring in political science, is the daughter of Theodore and Vikki Garlick; Sanford Senior High School; federal ROTC scholarship.

VIRGINIA
From Newport News
Brandon Kenneth Lundgren, freshman in pre-business administration, is the son of Kenneth Lundgren; Woodside High School; federal ROTC scholarship.

GERMANY
From Wuerzburg
Chris James Patterson, freshman in pre-medicine, is the son of Mark and Deanna Patterson; Wuerzburg American High School; federal ROTC scholarship.