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.
Roy L. & Aleta M. Moore Scholarship
Roy and Aleta Moore were lifelong residents of Brown County, Kansas, and moved to Hiawatha, Kansas, in 1975 retiring from a career of farming in the Robinson community. Mrs. Moore was the last to die in 1995, and in her Last Will and Testament, she established a trust for the award of the Moore Scholarship for graduating students from Hiawatha High School. The scholarship program began with the graduates of 1997 and will be in existence for a period of 20 years. In 2016, the funds were transferred to the USD #415 Educational Foundation with the purpose of continuing the tradition of assisting Hiawatha High School graduates in pursuing postsecondary educational opportunities. This year’s recipients are:
Camden Bachman, Brandt Barnhill, Emma Boswell, Paige Campbell, Peter Campbell, Josephine Delaney, Sutton Diller, Graycen Ferris, Maxwell Folsom, Dane Geiger, Maizie Hageman, Nevaeh Hazelton, KJ Holub, Logan Huckaby, Malachi Isaac, Grace Jones, Abigail Kettler, Samantha Klocke, Addalyn Kopp, Alena Larson, Darcy Lierz, Lucas Linares, Joey Meyer, Grace Morey, Jordan Moser, Sarra Muphy, Xavier Oldham, Sydney Pederson, Carter Peters, Kade Pyle, Ashton Rockey, Carolyn Schuetz, Josh Smith, Camden Thonen, Hannah Twombly, Memphis Wahwahsuck, Brenna Ward, Brynn Williams.
Red Hawk Booster Club Scholarship is awarded to those students who best demonstrate academic excellence with a current GPA of above 3.20, have been active in high school activities, have been an excellent representative/role model of their schools, have always shown good sportsmanship in all activities, and have always shown good citizenship towards their teammates and coaches. Each year the Booster Club decides on the number of and the amounts of the scholarships that are awarded. This year's recipients are Sutton Diller, Darcy Lierz, Maizie Hageman, Grace Morey & Ashton Rockey.
Hiawatha Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors with preference for those seniors who had parents who attended Hiawatha High School and plan to attend college or a vocational school. Since the 1970s, the Hiawatha Alumni Association has been proud to support further academic development by providing yearly scholarships to deserving graduates. These scholarships are funded by donations and fundraisers sponsored by the Alumni Association. This year’s recipients are Sutton Diller, Maizie Hageman, Joey Meyer, Grace Morey, Ashton Rockey, Camden Thonen, Hannah Twombly & Brenna Ward
Eugene & Virginia Ruth Scholarship recipients
Camden Bachman, Brandt Barnhill, Emma Boswell, Paige Campbell, Peter Campbell, Josephine Delaney, Sutton Diller, Graycen Ferris, Maizie Hageman, Nevaeh Hazelton, Logan Huckaby, Grace Jones, Addy Kopp, Joey Meyer, Sarra Murphy, Xavier Oldham, Sydney Pederson, Kade Pyle, Ashton Rockey, Camden Thonen, Brenna Ward
Deputy Todd Widman Memorial Scholarship is awarded in honor and remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice made by Brown County Deputy Todd Michael Widman, a 1997 graduate of Hiawatha High School. Deputy Widman gave his life for the citizens in Brown County in 2001. This year’s recipients are Paige Campbell, Logan Huckaby, Samantha Klocke, Alena Larson, Carter Peters, & Carolyn Schuetz.
The Fairview High School Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 by the Fairview Rural High School Alumni Association for the purpose of granting scholarships to those high school graduates who now reside within the boundaries of the former District #5 (1966) and who meet the criteria established by the Board. This year’s recipient is: Addy Kopp.
The Kiley Ramey Memorial Scholarship was put in place by Gary and Linda Ramey in remembrance of their daughter. Kiley Ramey lost her life in a car accident while a student at Hiawatha High School. Kiley’s scholarship emphasizes service to others. Kiley was known for wearing her heart on her sleeve. She always wanted to help the kids that were bullied in school and encourage others to “Be bold, be courageous, be your best!” The year’s recipient is Paige Campbell.
Kay L. Hilton Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Hiawatha High School who will be studying nursing at any accredited post-secondary institution. Begun in 2010, this nursing scholarship is given by Robert Hilton in memory of his wife, Kay, who spent several years fighting cancer. Robert and Kay were always impressed with her nurses and the scholarship has been established to honor those who cared so well for her. This year’s recipient is Graycen Ferris.
