Blue Key Class of 2026-2027

Cappi is involved in Kappa Alpha Theta, the College of Agriculture Ambassadors, and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. She is a Flinchbaugh Food and Agricultural Policy Fellow and was previously involved in Silver Key Sophomore Honorary, Quest Freshman Honorary, and Student Governing Association.

Caden is a Menard Family, SGA Gordon Family, and Herbel Family Scholar in the College of Business. He is the President-elect for Business Ambassadors, where he has already served two terms as the Operations Officer. Caden is also involved with the Kansas State Christian Challenge and works part-time as a Tax Accountant at Sink Gordon. Away from school and work, Caden enjoys anything involving sports, friends, and family.

Blair is a College of Business Ambassador; her previous involvement includes serving as Vice President of Outreach for K-State College of Business Ambassadors, Silver Key Sophomore Honorary, and Quest Freshman Honorary. Off campus, Blair is driven by her creativity, pursuing her art and a heavy involvement in local music scenes with experience promoting venues and managing bands across the Midwest.

Lauren serves as a College of Agriculture Ambassador and Animal Science & Industry member. She was previously a member of the Student Body President’s cabinet and the 2025 Meat Judging Team.

Eiliya is involved in undergraduate research focused on protein-based biosensors for early cancer detection and has also led research examining how barriers such as health literacy, resource navigation, and basic needs insecurity affect student use of campus and community health services. He serves as Campus Access Director in the Student Government Association and is the founder and president of No Patient Untreated, a student organization dedicated to helping underserved and low-income communities access more comprehensive care through the Manhattan Free Clinic. In addition to his academic and research work, he has been actively involved in advocacy, student leadership, and community health initiatives, with a strong interest in medicine, service, and improving equitable access to care.

Adela is a Menard Family Scholar through the College of Business and is currently serving as the president of K-State’s chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM. Adela is also on the executive board for Pre-Law Ambassadors and is a student in the University Honors Program. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being active, and painting.

Lucy currently serves as the President of her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. In addition, she is an ambassador for the College of Engineering, a member of Kansas State Christian Challenge, conducts Undergraduate research for the Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science Management as well as runs the Social Media platforms for her department. She has previously served as the Vice President of External Affairs and Risk Management for her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, Quest Freshman Honorary, Women in Engineering Mentor, Catalyst, and a Social Media Cabinet Member for Engineering Ambassadors

Sage is a member of the K-State Rodeo Team and has represented Kansas State University in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association as both a breakaway roper and goat tyer. Sage also serves as the Rodeo Club representative on the College of Agriculture Council. She was a Flinchbaugh Food and Agricultural Policy Fellow and completed internships with the Kansas State Legislature and the federal legislature.

Emma works as a tutor in the Department of Modern Languages and as a lab assistant at the USDA in the Stored Product Insect Engineering Research Unit. She is involved in Kappa Delta, the University Honors Program, Food Security Scholars, the College of Agriculture Ambassadors, Cat’s Cupboard Ambassadors, Modern Language Student Ambassadors, and was recently elected President of the Popenoe Entomology Club. Outside of school she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and working on her family farm.

Ashlee Kelley currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Panhellenic. In addition, she is an ambassador for the College of Engineering and a leader for Kansas State Christian Challenge. She has previously served as the Vice President of Finance for her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma

Eli is a member of Delta Sigma Phi, where he is currently serving his second term as Vice President of Recruitment on the Executive Board. Eli is also an ambassador for both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. He works at the K-State Recreation Complex and enjoys staying active in his free time.

Christian Peña is currently serving as Student Body President and is in various clubs and organizations on campus. Outside of class, Christian runs a rolloff dumpster business, enjoys going home to work when he gets a chance, and spends time with his friends and family.

Samantha Bonifas will serve as Attorney General in the upcoming academic year through the Student Governing Association and as President of the College of Agriculture Council. She is also involved in Student Alumni Board, College of Agriculture Ambassadors, and Pre-Law Ambassadors. Samantha is a former Flinchbaugh Food and Agricultural Policy Fellow and has completed internships with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and in the federal legislature.

Evelynn Ediger has stayed actively involved in the Student Governing Association during her time at K-State, including serving as Tuition Enhancements Committee Chair, and most recently completed her term as Speaker of the Student Senate. Outside of SGA, Evelynn is an active member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority and works as a legislative intern for HB Strategies in Topeka, KS. She also enjoys playing piano and singing with her home church’s worship team, spending time outside with her friends and family, and attending virtually any K-State sporting event.

Connor is a member of Steel Ring, Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows, University Honors Program, Mortar Board, Engineering Ambassadors, and the Applied Learning Experiences Ambassadors. He also serves as the Events Chair for the Staley School of Leadership Ambassadors and is an executive member of Wildcat Wind Power. Connor works as a Student Recruitment Officer for the Staley School of Leadership and an E-LEAD Coach/Facilitator. He has previously worked as a LEAD 212 Class Leader and an Engineering Physics I Lab Assistant.

Abby is currently serving as one of K-State’s Student Ambassadors and holds the role of Vice President of Internal Programming for the Student Alumni Board. She is also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and is an ambassador for the College of Business.