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 Great Bend.

The Great Bend SRP hosts scholarship winners from Barton, Pawnee, Pratt, Rice, Russell and Stafford counties and Otis-Bison in Rush County.

Barton Community College

Kayli Conrady accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Sabrina Reed, coordinator of undecided student advisement and career exploration.

Conrady, daughter of Randy and Bonnie Conrady, Great Bend, plans to major in child development.

Alex Moyers accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Wally Guyot, professor of management and marketing.

Moyers, son of Randy and Lorrie Moyers, Great Bend, plans to major in accounting.

Jessica Sommerfeld accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Brian Maricle, assistant professor of biological sciences.

Sommerfeld, daughter of Mark Sommerfeld, Brookville, plans to major in biology.

Claflin Junior/Senior High School

Devin Hoffman accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right and Dr. Kayvan Aflatooni, associate professor of physics.

Hoffman, son of Tracey and Kelly Hoffman, Claflin, plans to major in engineering.

Ellinwood High School

Ethan Linden accepted a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right and Dr. Kayvan Aflatooni, associate professor of physics.Linden, son of Bill and Kay Linden, Ellinwood, plans to major in engineering.

Great Bend High School

Ashley Brenner accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dee Johnson, program specialist in the Department of Nursing.

Brenner, daughter of David and Stacey Brenner, Great Bend, plans to major in nursing.

Kortney Jacobs accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Brian Maricle, assistant professor of biological sciences.

Jacobs, daughter of Victor Jacobs, Great Bend, and Lisa Jacobs, Great Bend, plans to major in nursing.

Tonya Meeker accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Wally Guyot, professor of management and marketing.

Meeker, daughter of Roger Meeker, Conroe, Texas, and Nancy Ritter, Great Bend, plans to major in marketing.

Conner Williams accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award. He also won the drawing for a laptop computer.

He is pictured with Hammond and Guyot. He is also pictured withHammond and Tricia Cline, director of admissions.

Williams, son of John Williams, Great Bend, plans to major in business.

Hoisington High School

Jenifer Axman accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right and Buddy Curry, livestock judging coach.

Axman, daughter of Joe and Kathy Axman, Olmitz, plans to major in agriculture.

Kreyton Demel accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture.

He is pictured with Hammond and Curry.

Demel, son of Francis and Rebecca Demel, Hoisington, plans to major in agriculture.

Caitlyn Morris accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Beth Walizer, assistant professor of teacher education.

Morris, daughter of Wade and Diane Morris, Great Bend, plans to major in elementary education.

Hoisington High School (continued)

Michael Richards accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Jeffrey Sadler, instructor of mathematics and computer science.

Richards, son of Randy and Carla Richards, Hoisington, plans a career in education.

Larned High School

Jacquln Johnson accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award and a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right and Dr. Connie Eigenmann-Malik, associate professor of communication studies.

Johnson, daughter of Jerry and Jeanette Johnson, Larned, plans to major in communications.

Lucas Luray High School

Josh Keith accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in information networking and telecommunications and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Wally Guyot, professor of management and marketing.

Keith, son of Robert and Dawn Rose, Luray, plans to major in media studies.

Amanda Steinle accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Joyce Ellis, assistant professor of health and human performance.

Steinle, daughter of Daniel and MaryAnn Steinle, Lucas, plans to major in radiology.

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

She is pictured with Hammond and Dee Johnson, program specialist in the Department of Nursing.

Ulrich, daughter of David and Krista Ulrich, Luray, plans to major in nursing.

Lyons High School

Travis Diener accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

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

Diener, son of Dale and Anita Diener, Lyons, plans to major in biology.

Kalee Logan accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in mathematics and computer science and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

She is pictured with Hammond and Jeffrey Sadler, instructor of mathematics and computer science.

Logan, daughter of Kevin and Tara Logan, Lyons, plans to major in secondary education.

Nicholas Martinez accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Donnelly.

Martinez, son of Larry and Dee Martinez, Lyons, plans to major in chemistry.

Nicholas Minix accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in justice studies.

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

Minix, son of Stephen and Stephanie Minix, Lyons, plans to major in justice studies.

Macksville High School

Justin Claussen accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Wally Guyot, professor of management and marketing.

Claussen, son of Larry and Lorraine Effenbeck, St. John, plans to major in business management.

Pratt Community College

Lindsey Smith accepted a $1,000 Transfer Student Award.

She is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, Dr. Brian Maricle, assistant professor of biological sciences.

Smith, daughter of Troy and Janet Smith, Cunningham, plans to major in biology.

Russell High School

Kale Morris 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. Beth Walizer, assistant professor of teacher education.

Morris, son of Case and Deb Morris, Russell, plans to major in communication technology.

Brittney Rohr accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Joyce A. Ellis, assistant professor of health and human performance.

Rohr, daughter of Kent and Marcy Rohr, Russell, plans to major in radiology.

Tyson Schmidtberger accepted a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award.

He is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Stephen Donnelly, assistant professor of chemistry.

Schmidtberger, son of Gary and Deidra Schmidtberger, Russell, plans to major in pre-pharmacy.

Chelsea Sells accepted a $2,000 Presidential Award, a $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Brian Maricle, assistant professor of biological sciences.

Sells, daughter of Roger and Tana Sells, Russell, plans a career in medicine.

Ellen Thyfault accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Leadership and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award. She also won the drawing for the $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship.

She is pictured with Hammond and Dr. Wally Guyot, professor of management and marketing. She is also pictured with Hammond and Tricia Cline, director of admissions.

Thyfault, daughter of Galen Thyfault, Damar, and Tracy Daugherty, Russell, plans to major in business.

Sterling High School

Heath Hewitt accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award.

He is pictured with President Edward H. Hammond, right, and Dr. Brian Maricle, assistant professor of biological sciences.

Hewitt, son of Chris and Rochelle Hewitt, Sterling, plans a career in pre-physical therapy.