KU News Release

KU honors 33 seniors from seven high schools in Osage, Wabaunsee counties

LAWRENCE — Students from seven Kansas high schools were honored Nov. 18 by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.

A total of 33 seniors from high schools in Osage and Wabaunsee counties were recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars at a dinner program at Osage City High School.

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.

During the ceremony, each student received an American Heritage Dictionary in hardcover and CD versions, presented by KU Alumni Association representative Jennifer Sanner, senior vice president of communications.

Marlesa Roney, vice provost for Student Success, spoke to the students and their parents and guests.

Community volunteers collected reservations, coordinated details and served as local contacts for the event. The site coordinator was Josi Garland of Osage City.

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

The honorees are listed below:

Burlingame High School: Kenneth Clem, Brandi Harris and Cory Smart

Lyndon High School: Jessica Chia, Jetta Jackson, Matt Janseen and Allison Young

Marais des Cygnes Valley High School: Brent Billen, Brandon Litch and LaShae Taylor

Mission Valley High School: Amber Logan, Aaron Rudeen, Hannah Rush and Andrew Singleton

Osage City High School: Hannah Buenger, Matti Kuykendall, Derek Michael, Kady Paul and Amber Rice

Santa Fe Trail High School: Jessica Bayless, Amanda Bixel, Joseph Burgett, Kyle McDaniel, Chase McIver, Brittany Miller, Maggie Pagel, Heather Ramsdell, Victoria Robbins and Anthony Wunder

Wabaunsee High School: Glenn Hafenstine, Christopher Haller, Courtney Hurtig and Margaret Terrell

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