The President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement is awarded to students who have met two or more of the following criteria:
-Shown academic growth over the last 4 years
-Been recommended by a teacher
-Demonstrated excellence in music, art, or theatre or
-Maintained a good academic record while facing an illness, personal crisis, or special need.
Anthony Anderson
Paige Campbell
Zachary Cappleman
Sutton Diller
Graycen Ferris
Max Folsom
Sapphyre Miller
Sydney Pederson
Kade Pyle
American Citizenship Awards are given to students who participate in both their school and their community, maintain a positive attitude, are appreciative of civic responsibility, show strength of character and integrity, and promote citizenship. Students receiving this award are:
Camden Bachman
Josephine Delaney
Sutton Diller
Graycen Ferris
Addy Kopp
Joey Meyer
Grace Morey
Kade Pyle
Ashton Rockey
Camden Thonen
Kansas State Scholars Curriculum Completers
Summa Cum Laude Graduates
Josephine Delaney
Sutton Diller
Graycen Ferris
Grace Jones
Addy Kopp
Kade Pyle
Ashton Rockey
Camden Thonen
Hannah Twombly
Brenna Ward
Magna Cum Laude graduates
Camden Bachman
Paige Campbell
Joey Meyer
Grace Morey
Josh Smith
Cum Laude graduates
Brandt Barnhill
Maizie Hageman
Xavier Oldham
Blake SanGrait
Kansas State Scholars: Camden Bachman, Josephine Delaney, Dane Geiger, Addy Kopp, Joey Meyer, Camden Thonen & Hannah Twombly.
Ms. Marcena H. Onstott taught kindergarten in the Hiawatha school system for many, many years. She passed away in 2004. Her gracious gift allows this scholarship to be made available for 30 years, and her wish was that it be awarded to a graduate indicating a desire to enter the education field. This year’s recipients of the Marcena H. Onstott Scholarship are Abigail Kettler & Brynn Williams.
REMINDER, NO SUMMER HUNGER PROGRAM WILL START TODAY FROM 11:30-1 p.m. RUNNING THROUGH THE END OF JULY, Monday-Friday.
West parking lot of the Sheriff's Office
You can text “FOOD” to 304-304 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to find locations near you that are serving free summer meals for kids!
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Paul A. & Daisy E. Schuneman Scholarships are awarded to graduates of U.S.D. 415, who plan to study in the fields of education, health care, or a vocational trade. Paul and Daisy lived very conservatively and left their entire estate to the Hiawatha Community. This year's recipients are Camden Bachman, Graycen Ferris, Maizie Hageman, Nevaeh Hazelton, Logan Huckaby, Grace Jones, Abigail Kettler, Grace Morey, Sarra Murphy, Carter Peters, Kade Pyle, Ashton Rockey, Carolyn Schuetz, Camden Thonen, Hannah Twombly
Ruth Cox Scholarship recipient: Nevaeh Hazelton
Sarah E. Crow Scholarship recipient: Peter Campbell
Phyllis Jeanne Byer Kidwell Scholarship recipient: Graycen Ferris
Jade Millwrights, a local company that was founded in 2005 by father and son, both Hiawatha High School graduates, established this scholarship to give back to the community that supports them. Their goal is to continue to provide locally talented employees with respect and admiration to prosper in their professional and personal lives. This year’s recipients are Brandt Barnhill, KJ Holub, Addy Kopp, Hannah Twombly & Brenna Ward.
Grace Maze recently attended the Kansas Future Teacher Academy. This was made possible through a scholarship by the HDEA & her teacher Mr. Wayne Olson. More than 90 students representing nearly 60 high schools across Kansas attended this five-day camp. Grace learned about the Kansans Can competencies, spoke with state board members, heard from Dr. Watson, & attended many break out sessions.
Alice Dickinson Fahrendorff Scholarship was established in memory of Alice Dickinson Fahrendorff, a 1944 graduate of Hiawatha High School. Alice and husband Raleigh shared a desire to promote opportunities for self-advocacy and saw education as an investment in one’s future. This year’s recipient of the Fahrendorff-Dickinson Scholarship is Carolyn Schuetz.
Delbert Larson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Hiawatha High School Senior who is majoring in Math/ Science in a Community College, 4-year university or College. This year's recipient is Camden Thonen.
Middlebrook Scholarship was created by H.O. and Helen Middlebrook in memory of their son, James Holmes Middlebrook, who died in infancy. Distributions began in 1945, the year James would have entered college. The Middlebrooks themselves were administrators until 1962, when H.O. Middlebrook passed away. This year's recipients are Josephine Delaney, Graycen Ferris, KJ Holub, Logan Huckaby & Camden Thonen.
Brown County Veterans Honor Guard scholarships are awarded to students from families with a military service background. This year's recipients are Paige Campbell, Peter Campbell, Abigail Kettler, Sarra Murphy, Ashton Rockey, Carolyn Schuetz, & Camden Thonen.
Agriculture Future of America Scholarship was first awarded in the Hiawatha area in 2001. The purpose of A.F.A. is to serve as a catalyst in the preparation of a new generation of agriculture leaders. It seeks out the most talented young people dedicated to becoming leaders in the field of agriculture. This scholarship is made possible by individuals and companies in our area who believe in the goals of A.F.A. and is awarded to seniors who are seeking a 4-year degree in the field related to agriculture. This year’s award winners are Addy Kopp & Joey Meyer.
