KU News Release

LAWRENCE — Students from six Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 7, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.

A total of 38 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 Neodesha High School, 1000 N. Eighth St.

The Kansas Honors Program began in 1971 and has honored more than 107,000 students. Scholars rank in the top 10 percent of their high school senior classes and are selected regardless of occupational plans or higher-education goals. Honorees are listed below.

During the ceremony, each student will receive an American Heritage Dictionary, in both hardback and electronic versions, presented by Anny Culnane, coordinator of alumni programs for the KU Alumni Association.

Diana Carlin, professor of communication studies, 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 $13 each.

Community volunteers collect reservations, coordinate details and serve as local contacts for the event. Dennis Depew, Neodesha, will be the site coordinator. Bob Hosack, Chanute, is Neosho County coordinator. J.D. and Tonya Cox, Neodesha, are coordinators for both Wilson and Neosho counties.

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

Altoona-Midway High School: Tailor Ayers, Crystal Hole, Regan Powers and Kristi Welch

Chanute High School: Alexandra Aylward, David Collins, Andrew Durbin, Ann Hutchinson, Mason Johnson, Dana Kitch, Jessie Ludlum, Vincent Marshall, Alexandra Mikulka, Kathrine Quinones, Anthony Reaves, Jillian Taylor, Rebecca Woodard and Kristin Wright

Erie High School: Tyler Kiister, Kyle Lucas, Preston Page, Alyson Volz and Tyler Westhoff

Fredonia High School: Jaci Baker, Amber Davied, Christina Graves, Kylee Hayes, Rachel Lewis and Lindsey Wait

Neodesha High School: Jamie Beurskens, Kierstyn Cox, Taylor Giger, Jamiee Littell, Jay Martin, Belinda Rohling and Haylie Wade-Fowler

St. Paul High School: Kolby Carter and Jena Terlip