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Barton Community College gives endowed scholarships as Honor Awards
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Barton Community College has announced recipients of 2010-11 endowed scholarships as academic honor awards. These scholarships are awarded by the Barton Community College Foundation. The following students, listed by high school, are recipients of these endowed scholarships.

Chase High School

Jenna Miller, a 2010 graduate of Chase High School, is a sophomore at Barton majoring in business. She is a recipient of the Stanley and Elizabeth Post-Kimple Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Tracy Wood and Kevin Miller.

Jacob Weaver, a 2010 graduate of CHS, is a freshman at Barton majoring in automotive technology. He is a recipient of the Dove Chevrolet Buick Cadillac Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Donald and Frances Weaver, Chase.

Ellinwood High School

Marieca Zimmer, a 2010 graduate of Ellinwood High School, is a freshman at Barton majoring in child care and development. She is a recipient of the Kirkman Endowment for Academic Studies as an honor award. She is the daughter of Rhonda Zimmer and granddaughter of Roberta Zimmer.

Great Bend High School

Tyler Barrett, a 2010 graduate of Great Bend High School, is a freshman pre-physical therapy major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Roy and Nancy Rogers Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Doug and Leslie Barrett, Great Bend.

Jordan Basye, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman general studies major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Barton Community College Employees’ Development Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Doug and Linda Basye, Great Bend.

Jessica Bayless, a 2008 graduate of GBHS, is a sophomore at Barton planning to major in radiology or nursing. She is a recipient of the Barton Community College Employees’ Development Scholarship as an honor award. At Barton, she was a member of Cougarettes for 2008-09. She is the daughter of David and Shari Bayless, Great Bend.

Caitlin Belt, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman radiology major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Kirkman Endowment for Academic Studies as an honor award. She is the daughter of Don and Connie Belt, Great Bend.

Brent Chisholm, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman at Barton majoring in agribusiness. He is a recipient of the Western Kansas Manufacturers Association Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Scott and Linda Chisholm, Great Bend.

Janae Donham, a 2010 graduate of GBHS is a freshman elementary education major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Barton Community College Employees’ Development Scholarship as an honor award. In high school, she was active in Future Educators of America and Kayettes. She earned a Certificate of Outstanding Academic Achievement, an Academic Letter and a Gold Bar. She is the daughter of Brad Rouse and Kristi Rouse.

Jessica Ford, a 2008 graduate of GBHS, is a sophomore nursing major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Mary C. Krause Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Jack and Thelia Ford, Great Bend.

Kyle LeRoy, a 2009 graduate of GBHS, is a sophomore secondary education major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Kirkman Endowment for Academic Studies as an honor award. He is the son of Mark and LeaAnn LeRoy, Great Bend.

Gloria Mayorga, a 2009 GED graduate, is a sophomore liberal studies major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Bank of America Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Jose and Guadalupa Mayorga, Great Bend. She and her husband, Javier Alvarez, have two children, Leonardo and Diane Alvarez.

Mika Mitchell, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman accounting major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Kummer Family Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Clark and Julia Mitchell, Great Bend.

Hillary Nairn, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman physical therapy assistant major at Barton. She is a recipient of the George Tregellas Chairman’s Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Mike and Wendy Nairn, Great Bend.

Molly Niedens, a 2009 graduate of GBHS, is a sophomore business major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Melvin O. Nuss Academic Scholarship as an honor award. She is a member of dance line at Barton and she has been named to Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She is the daughter of Mike and Sandy Niedens, Great Bend.

Anthony Phillips, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a sophomore at GBHS majoring in automotive technology. He is a recipient of the Wayne Becker Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. He is a member of the Barton men’s track team. He is the son of Loren and Cindy Phillips, Great Bend.

Brooke Smith, a 2009 graduate of GBHS, is a sophomore music education major at Barton. She is a recipient of the George and Cleo Tregellas Music Scholarship as an honor award. At Barton, she is involved in Hilltop Singers and community orchestra. She is the daughter of Gregg and Karen Smith, Great Bend.

Kenda Smith, a 2010 graduate of GBHS is a freshman nursing major at Barton. She is a recipient of the J.A. Mermis Jr. Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Shelly McFarren and David Smith, both of Great Bend.

Karla Trevino, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman at Barton majoring in elementary education. She is a recipient of the Clair and Jean Cavanaugh Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Jose Trevino and Rosa Rodriguez.

Robbie Underwood, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman sports medicine major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Betty L. Miller Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Jeff and Lori Underwood, Great Bend.

McKinna Werhahn, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman at Barton. She is a recipient of the Clifford and Pauline Getz Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Laura Werhahn, Ellinwood, and Randy Werhahn, Pawnee Rock.

Austin Zamarripa, a 2010 graduate of GBHS, is a freshman at Barton majoring in business. He is a recipient of the Clair and Jean Cavanaugh Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Paul and Nikki Zamarripa, Great Bend.

Hoisington High School

Kreyton Demel, a 2010 graduate of Hoisington High School, is a freshman at Barton majoring in general studies/agriculture. He is a recipient of the Virgil and Eloise Belford Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Francis and Becky Demel, Hoisington.

Dylan Donovan, a 2010 graduate of Hoisington High School, is a music therapy major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Kirkman Endowment for Academic Studies as an honor award. He is the son of Darrel and Donita Donovan, Hoisington.

Reba Hickel, a 2010 graduate of HHS, is a freshman at Barton majoring in early child education. She is a recipient of the J.A. Mermis Jr. Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Tom and Rita Hickel, Hoisington.

Andrea Laudick, a 2010 graduate of HHS, is a freshman at Barton. She is a recipient of the Kieth and Marian Mull Honorarium Scholarship as an honor award. In high school, she was active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Book Club, forensics, track, choir and band. She was named to the honor roll. She is the daughter of Kim and Steve Laudick, Hoisington.

Kinsley High School

Dalton Konrade, a 2010 graduate of Kinsley High School, is a freshman medical technology major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Bryan and LaVerne McCullough Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of LeRoy Konrade, Kinsley.

Lansing High School

Cody Filbert, a 2010 graduate of Lansing High School, is a freshman exercise science major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Barton Community College Employees’ Development Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of James Filbert and Constance Schmidt.

Larned High School

Billie Dooley-Weiland, a 2009 graduate of Larned High School, is a sophomore nursing major at Barton. He is recipient of the Barton Community College Employees’ Development Scholarship as an honor award. He was named to the Dean’s List at Barton. He is the son of Rick and Carla Lile, Larned.

Jacob Woods, a 2010 graduate of LHS, is a freshman at Barton majoring in agricultural business. He is a recipient of the Elmer and Frances Amerine Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of David and Debra Woods, Larned.

Lucas-Luray High School

Jordann Seirer, a 2009 graduate of Lucas-Luray High School, is a sophomore at Barton majoring in art education. She is a recipient of the Nancy Bartley Scholarship as an honor award. At Barton, she is active in the Technical Arts Club. She is the daughter of John and LaDana Seirer, Luray.

Norton High School

Shelby Jones, a 2010 graduate of Norton High School, is a freshman medical lab technician major at Barton. She is the recipient of the Dr. Raymond J. Lieker Scholarship for MLT Studies as an honor award. She is the daughter of Don and Jenda Jones, Norton.

Otis-Bison High School

Richard Kraisinger Jr., a 2010 graduate of Otis-Bison High School, is a freshman at Barton planning to major in computer technology or related field. He is a recipient of the George Tregellas Chairman’s Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Richard Sr. and Norma Kraisinger, Otis.

Quinter High School

Brandon Smith, a 2010 graduate of Quinter High School, is a freshman criminal justice major at Barton. He is a recipient of the Donna Schmidt Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. He is the son of Steve and Marcheta Smith, Quinter.

Russell High School

Natasha Homeier, a 2009 graduate of Russell High School, is a sophomore performing arts/dance major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Irva E. Fair Drews Memorial Scholarship as an honor award. At Barton, she is a member of the dance line and serves as 2010-11 dance captain. She received the Most Inspirational Dance Award for 2009-10. She also is an assistant coach for Argonne Dance Line. She is the daughter of Sherry and William Homeier, Russell.

Smith Center

Briana VanderGiesen, a 2010 home school graduate, is a freshman pharmacy technician major at Barton. She is a recipient of the Clifford and Pauline Getz Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Gary and Marla VanderGiesen, Smith Center.

Western Plains High School

Juleah Flax, a 2010 graduate of Western Plains High School, is a freshman at Barton majoring in medical administration technology. She is a recipient of the Maloy and Pauline Breitenbach Allied Health Scholarship as an honor award. She is the daughter of Sharon and Mark Flax, Ness City.