By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nominees for three top awards have been announced by the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thirty-five\ngraduating seniors have been nominated for the 2019 Torch Award, the highest\nstudent honor, and 33 faculty were nominated by members of the class of 2019\nfor the Pilot Award for outstanding faculty member. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In\naddition, 12 graduate students who will complete their degrees this spring were\nnominated for the association\u2019s Lighthouse Award to honor the outstanding\nstudent completing graduate studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nTorch and Pilot Awards, created in 1974, are presented every year at the\nGraduate and Faculty Dinner in advance of Commencement. The Lighthouse Award\nwas created in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Torch\nAward and Lighthouse Award candidates are nominated by members of the faculty\non the basis of classroom excellence, participation in professional\norganizations and involvement in student, civic or research activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pilot\nAward candidates are nominated on the basis of classroom excellence, ongoing\nresearch and service activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nominees\nfor the Torch Award and the Lighthouse Award are listed alphabetically by\nhometown. The list excludes one student who requested privacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Torch\nAward Nominees<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n ABILENE\n(67410):<\/strong> Bryan Hirsch, a double major in history and secondary\neducation, is an Abilene High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ANDALE\n(67001):<\/strong> Abbie Maxwell, majoring in nursing, is an Andale High School\ngraduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n BELOIT\n(67420):<\/strong> Remington Behrends, majoring in communication sciences and\ndisorders, is a Beloit High School graduate. BENNINGTON\n(67422):<\/strong> Dustin Stanley, majoring in organizational leadership, is a\nBennington High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CHANUTE\n(66720):<\/strong> Zoie Stewart, majoring in communication sciences and disorders,\nis a Chanute High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CLAY\nCENTER (67432):<\/strong> Tori Ihnen, majoring in English, is a Clay Center Community\nHigh School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n COLBY\n(67701):<\/strong> Connor Mountford, majoring in political science, is a Colby High\nSchool graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n COLORADO\nSPRINGS, Colo. (80911):<\/strong> Alexis-Athena Wyatt, majoring in English\neducation, is a Widefield High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ELLIS\n(67637):<\/strong> Kori Clark, majoring in psychology, is an Ellis High School\ngraduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FLAGLER,\nColo. (80804):<\/strong> Adam Daniel, majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is\na Flagler High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n GREAT\nBEND (67530):<\/strong> Kiley Heine, majoring in sociology, is a Great Bend High School\ngraduate. HAYS\n(67601):<\/strong> Nicole Feyerherm, majoring in English, is a Hays High School\ngraduate. HUTCHINSON\n(67502):<\/strong> Josh Hermes, a double major in music and secondary education,\nis a Trinity Catholic High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n KANSAS\nCITY (66106):<\/strong> Diane Hernandez-Ramirez, majoring in organizational leadership,\nis a Turner High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n LARNED\n(67550):<\/strong> Marley Palmer, majoring in nursing, is a Larned High School\ngraduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n LIBERAL\n(67901):<\/strong> Maricela Alonso, majoring in elementary education, is a Liberal\nHigh School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n LYONS\n(67554):<\/strong> Kayla Reid, a double major in communication sciences and\ndisorders and organizational leadership, is a Lyons High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MCDONALD\n(67745):<\/strong> Anna-Lura \u201cAllie\u201d Frisbie, majoring in accounting, is a Cheylin\nHigh School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n NEOSHO,\nMo. (64850):<\/strong> Hanna Selman, majoring in art, is a Neosho High School\ngraduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n OBERLIN\n(67749):<\/strong> Baron Green, majoring in accounting, is a Decatur Community\nHigh School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RUSSELL\n(67665):<\/strong> Roy Koech, majoring in criminal justice, is a Creek Valley High\nSchool graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SALINA\n(67401):<\/strong> Anneka Sundell, majoring in criminal justice, is a Salina South\nHigh School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SCOTT\nCITY (67871):<\/strong> Rachel Kropp, a double major in finance and accounting, is a\nScott Community High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TRIBUNE\n(67879):<\/strong> Brooke Wineinger, majoring in communication sciences and\ndisorders, is a Greeley County High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n WHITEWATER\n(67154):<\/strong> Braden Allmond, majoring in physics, is a Fredric Remington\nHigh School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n WICHITA\n(67214):<\/strong> Micquille Robinson, majoring in construction management, is a\nWichita Northwest High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighthouse\nAward Nominees<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n ARCADIA,\nNeb. (68815):<\/strong> Celeste Gould, completing a Master of Science in speech\nlanguage pathology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CLAFLIN\n(67525):<\/strong> Katie Hipp, completing a Master of Science in speech language\npathology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ELLIS\n(67637):<\/strong> Alicia Kroeger, completing a Master of Business Administration.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n GARDEN\nCITY (67846):<\/strong> Ricky Carrasco, completing a Master of Business Administration\n(human resource management). <\/p>\n\n\n\n HAYS\n(67601):<\/strong> Kiera Schwarz, completing a Master of Business Administration\n(finance). <\/p>\n\n\n\n HILL\nCITY (67642) & JOPLIN, Mo. (64801):<\/strong> Judy Sansom, completing a Master\nof Arts (English). <\/p>\n\n\n\n HUNTINGTON\nBEACH, Calif. (92646):<\/strong> Rodiel \u201cKirby\u201d Baloy, completing an\nEducation Specialist degree in advanced professional studies (education\nleadership). <\/p>\n\n\n\n HUTCHINSON\n(67502):<\/strong> Jared Ridder, completing a Master of Science (biology). <\/p>\n\n\n\n LARNED\n(67550):<\/strong> Jessica Johnson, completing a Master of Science (health and\nhuman performance). <\/p>\n\n\n\n SALINA\n(67401):<\/strong> Addison Tritt, completing a Master of Professional Studies\n(human resource management). <\/p>\n\n\n\n SENECA\n(66538):<\/strong> Kayce Feldkamp, completing a Master of Business Administration,\n(accounting). <\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEAT\nRIDGE, Colo. (80031):<\/strong> Cyrus Green, completing a Master of Science degree in\ngeosciences (geology). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominees\nfor the Pilot Award are listed alphabetically. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nIvalah Allen,<\/strong> associate professor of music and theatre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Micki\nArmstrong,<\/strong> academic advisor for sociology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nLexey Bartlett,<\/strong> associate professor of English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Erica\nBittel,<\/strong> instructor of art and design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nEmily Breit,<\/strong> associate professor of economics, finance and accounting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nSarah Broman,<\/strong> assistant professor of teacher education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nKeith Campbell,<\/strong> professor of sociology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nGordon Carlson,<\/strong> associate professor of communication studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Arlea\nCarmack,<\/strong> FHSU Virtual College instructor of advanced education programs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nBetsy Crawford,<\/strong> assistant professor of advanced education programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reade\nDowda,<\/strong> assistant professor of advanced education programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nKeith Dreiling,<\/strong> professor of mathematics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nAnthony Gabel,<\/strong> associate professor of management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nEric Gillock,<\/strong> professor of biological sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nMitch Greer,<\/strong> assistant professor of biological sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nGlenn Growe,<\/strong> assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nJung Hee,<\/strong> assistant professor of social work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nRose Helens-Hart,<\/strong> assistant professor of applied business studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nChris Hober,<\/strong> professor of nursing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nBob Keener,<\/strong> assistant professor of agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Brooke\nMann,<\/strong> instructor of psychology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nBrian Maricle,<\/strong> associate professor of biological sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nHelen Miles,<\/strong> assistant professor of health and human performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nKim Perez,<\/strong> associate professor of history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nWendy Rohleder-Sook,<\/strong> assistant professor of political science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nMindy Salmans,<\/strong> lecturer for advanced education programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nSam Schreyer,<\/strong> associate professor of economics, finance and accounting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nCarl Singleton,<\/strong> professor of English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nKevin Splichal,<\/strong> assistant professor of advanced education programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nJian Sun,<\/strong> professor of political science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nApril Terry,<\/strong> assistant professor of criminal justice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nJuti Winchester,<\/strong> assistant professor of history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nHsin-Yen Yang,<\/strong> associate professor of communication studies. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Nominees for three top awards have been announced by the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association. 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\nArrica\nOvermiller, a double major in radiologic technology and medical diagnostic\nimaging, is a Beloit High School graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nKaylan\nLagerman Garcia, majoring in psychology, is a Great Bend High School graduate.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nNicholas\nGlassman, a double major in accounting and management, is a Hays High School\ngraduate.
\nCameron\nKlaus, majoring in finance, is a Hays High School graduate.
\nRussell\nKrug, majoring in geosciences, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School\ngraduate.
\nMonica\nMichaud, majoring in computer science, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School\ngraduate.
\nAdam\nSchibi, majoring in accounting, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School\ngraduate.
\nRebecca\nStegman, majoring in organizational leadership, is a Hays High School graduate.\n
\nCourtney\nStorer, majoring in medical diagnostic imaging, is a Hays High School graduate.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n