NOTE TO EDITORS: Students are listed by school. Photo files suitable for print are available for download at http://bigcat.fhsu.edu/currentevents/srp_2010_photos.php. Names in photo identifications are boldfaced on first reference within each school.

HAYS, Kan. -- Several area students accepted Fort Hays State University scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year at a recent Student Recognition Program in Denver.

The Denver SRP hosts students from all Colorado counties except Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson and Prowers, which are included in the Kansas SRPs. The Denver SRP was March 21 in the Renaissance Denver Hotel.

Academy Charter High School

Justin Hoffman accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $500 Copper Academic Award. Hoffman was also the winner of the drawing for a laptop computer.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership.

Hoffman, son of Mike and Dawn Hoffman, Denver, plans to major in business administration.

Arvada West High School

Jordann Homack accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Homack, daughter of Lynnette Homack, Wheat Ridge, plans a career in theatre.

Bear Creek High School

Megan Katzer accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Katzer, daughter of Kelvin and Pamela Katzer, Lakewood, plans to major in nursing.

Kaylee Moody accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership.

Moody, daughter of Courtland and Kristin Moody, Lakewood, plans to major in business.

Buena Vista High School

Steven Deschneau accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in technology studies.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership.

Deschneau, son of Roger and Michelle Werner, Buena Vista, plans to major in technology studies.

Calhan High School

Steavon Rochelle accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership.

Rochelle, son of Nick and Stacy Rochelle, Calhan, plans to major in information networking and telecommunication.

Aimee Winters accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Opportunity Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Winters, daughter of Ralph Lewis and Peggy Winters, Simla, plans to major in psychology.

Castle View High School

Brittney Townsend accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Townsend, daughter of T.D. and Jennifer Townsend, Castle Rock, plans to major in biology.

Chaparral High School

Kristen Osborne accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Fred Ruda, chair of the Department of Technology Studies.

Osborne, daughter of John and Carey Osborne, Parker, plans a career in education.

D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School

Gabriel Bristow accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Bristow, son of David and Allison Bristow, Golden, plans a career in theatre.

Douglas County High School

Tyler Whittemore accepted a $1,000 FHSU Achievement Award, a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership.

Whittemore, son of Tom and Emily Whittemore, Castle Rock, plans to major in informatics.

East High School

Katrina Gurule was the winner of a $400 Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Gurule is the daughter of Sherry Gurule, Littleton.

Eaton High School

Eric Gill accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Gill, son of Don Gill, Kersey, and Julie Dailey, Eaton, plans a career in graphic design.

Edison High School

Joshua Doak accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Steven Donnelly, assistant professor of chemistry.

Doak, son of Jim and Lenna Doak, Rush, plans a career in dentistry.

Ariel Feltner accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in history and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Feltner, daughter of Steven and Cheryl Feltner, Rush, plans to major in history.

Jade Meinzer accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Meinzer, son of Harold and Jean Meinzer, Yoder, plans a career in beef cattle management.

Ellicott High School

Richard Dillard accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Dillard, son of Tammy Martinez-Lugo, Calhan, plans a career in art education.

Fort Lupton High School

Kimberley Grannis accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Grannis, daughter of Ronald and Mary Grannis, Fort Lupton, plans to major in nursing.

Fountain Fort Carson High School

Elizabeth Cooke accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Cooke, daughter of Michael and Arlys Cooke, Fort Carson, plans to major in mathematics.

Gateway High School

Marcus Irons accepted a $4,000 Access to Academic Opportunity Grant.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership.

Irons, son of Carmella Yelverton, Aurora, plans to major in accounting.

Grandview High School

Nicole Borchers accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Borchers, daughter of Judy Borchers, Centennial, plans to major in art.

Cara Sheehan accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in political science.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Josephine Squires, associate professor of political science.

Sheehan, daughter of Michael and Julianne Sheehan, Aurora, plans a career in law.

Liberty High School

Maria Plush accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Plush, daughter of Jerry Johnson, Colorado Springs, plans to major in psychology.

Longmont High School

Shelby Johns accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Johns, daughter of Clay Johns and Jennifer Segura, Longmont, plans to major in art

Merino High School

D.J. Lindenthal accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in communication studies and a $500 Copper Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Lindenthal, son of Don and Pam Lindenthal, Merino, plans to major in communication studies.

Mountain Range High School

Zachary Hartman accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Hartman, son of Sam and Renee Hartman, Northglenn, plans to major in justice studies.

Mountain Vista High School

Matthias Carter accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in chemistry and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Stephen G. Donnelly, assistant professor of chemistry.

Carter, son of Richard and Marsha Carter, Highlands Ranch, plans a career in pharmacy.

Parker Lutheran High School

Joshua Landrey accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Landrey, son of Arthur and Kendra Landrey, Castle Rock, plans to major in agribusiness.

Poudre High School

Philip Schaeffer accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in technology studies and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Fred Ruda, chair of the Department of Technology Studies.

Schaeffer, son of Steven and Claudia Schaeffer, Fort Collins, plans to major in technology studies.

Rangeview High School

Terence Aneke accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Lee Powers, chair of the Department of Art and Design.

Aneke, son of Dierdra Napue, Aurora, plans a career in graphic design.

Shakhil Burse accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Burse, son of Katherine Burse-Johnson, Aurora, plans a career in animal science.

St. Mary's Academy

Carolyn Campbell accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in political science and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Josephine Squires, associate professor of political science.

Campbell, daughter of Tim and Laura Rosseisen, Wheat Ridge, and Robert Campbell, plans a career in law.

Strasburg High School

Kayla Hood accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the college of Health and Life Sciences.

Hood, daughter of Ralph Hood, Aurora, and Julie Hood, Strasburg, plans to major in biology.

Summit High School

Jamie Thompson accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Rob Scott Jr., chair of the Department of Justice Studies.

Thompson, daughter of Brad and Mollie Thompson, Frisco, plans a career in criminal justice.

Thunder Ridge High School

Chelsey Knutzen accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences.

Knutzen, daughter of Drew and Karen Knutzen, Littleton, plans a career in athletic training.