KU News Release

KU to honor 32 high school seniors from Osage, Wabaunsee counties Nov. 13

LAWRENCE — Students from seven Kansas high schools will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 13, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.

A total of 32 seniors from high schools in Osage and Wabaunsee counties will be recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars at a 6:30 p.m. dinner program at Wabaunsee High School, 912 Missouri, Alma.

The Kansas Honors Program began in 1971 and has honored more than 100,000 students. Scholars rank in the top 10 percent of their high school senior classes and are selected regardless of curricula, majors, occupational plans or higher-education goals. Honorees’ names are listed below.

During the ceremony, each student will receive an American Heritage Dictionary in hardback and CD versions, presented by Jamie Winkelman, assistant director for alumni programs for the KU Alumni Association.

Kevin Corbett, president of the KU alumni Association, will speak to the students, 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 $9 each.

Community volunteers collect reservations, coordinate details and serve as local contacts for the event. Mary Stuewe of Alma will be the site coordinator. Josi Garland of Osage City will be county coordinator for Osage and Wabaunsee counties.

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

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