K-State awards Kassebaum Scholarships to eight high school seniors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

K-STATE AWARDS KASSEBAUM SCHOLARSHIPS TO EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University has awarded Kassebaum Scholarships to eight high school seniors from Kansas and Missouri.

The scholarship competition was Jan. 17. K-State received 115 applications, and a selection committee chose 16 finalists to interview. Of those interviewed, eight students were chosen to receive scholarships.

Named in honor of former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum-Baker, the scholarship recognizes students who have shown potential for success in a variety of areas, such as academics, leadership, community service, performing arts, research, political activity, forensics, debate and athletics.

Selected as K-State Kassebaum scholars were:

Alan Winter, Andale High School.

From Greater Kansas City: Sarah Cockrum, Olathe Northwest High School; Jessica Rodriguez, Shawnee Mission West High School, Overland Park; and Anna Zeiger, Shawnee Mission East High School, Prairie Village.

John Grice, Manhattan High School; and Tera Rooney, Satanta High School.

From Missouri: Ryan Wilkerson, Rock Bridge High School, Columbia; and Anne Robinson, Cor Jesu Academy, St Louis.