KU News Release

KU to honor 162 top seniors from nine Kansas City, Kan., high schools Nov. 13

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment will honor students from nine Kansas high schools Monday, Nov. 13.

A total of 162 seniors from high schools in Wyandotte County will be recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars at a 7 p.m. reception program at the KU Medical Center’s Battenfeld Auditorium/Francisco Lounge, 1003 Student Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard (northeast corner of Rainbow and Olathe boulevards) in Kansas City, Kan.

The Kansas Honors Program began in 1971 and will honor its 100,000th student this year. Scholars rank in the top 10 percent of their high school senior class and are selected regardless of curricula, majors, occupational plans or higher-education goals. Honorees’ names are listed below.

During the ceremony, Paul Carttar, special assistant to the chancellor, will speak to students, parents and guests. Each student will receive an American Heritage Dictionary in hardback and CD versions, presented by Jennifer Sanner, senior vice president of communications for the Alumni Association.

Community volunteers collect reservations, coordinate details and serve as local contacts for the event. Chris Schneider of Kansas City, Kan., is site coordinator. Stephanie Parker of Kansas City, Mo., will be the county coordinator.

The Kansas Honors Program is made possible through KU Endowment and proceeds from the Jayhawk License Plate program.

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