The Larned High School Awards Assembly was held Thursday, May 15, in the LMS Gym. During the ceremony, the Class of 2025 was recognized for their hard work, leadership, and future plans. One of the highlights was the announcement of scholarships given by generous local businesses, organizations, and families. We’re incredibly grateful to the Larned community for their continued support of our students. A special thank-you also goes to Dr. Jacque Wasinger and Mrs. Jean Simmons for the time, care, and attention they give to this process year after year.
Below is a list of this year’s scholarship recipients and the awards they received, organized alphabetically by last name.
Landon Armstrong, son of Cayte and Robert Armstrong, plans to join the Army National Guard and later attend Kansas State University – Salina to study Aviation.
Local scholarship: Pheasants Forever
Isabella Bailey, daughter of Paulia and Brett Bailey, plans to attend Fort Hays State University to major in English with a teaching concentration. She received the FHSU Honors College Regents Scholarship, was recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents, and earned the Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award.
Local scholarships: John Schnack Rotary, Jeff Bland Memorial, Bill & Kay Dooley Memorial, Dr. John D. Jordaan, Glenn Presley Memorial
Alexa Beltz, daughter of Marsha and Roque Garcia, will attend Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.
Local scholarship: Kappa Psi Torch Award
Camden Bird, son of Emily Racette and Randy Bird, will attend Fort Hays Tech North Central to earn a certificate in Welding. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarship: Pheasants Forever
Angel Bowersox, son of Xan and Kent Bowersox, plans to study Nursing at Hutchinson Community College. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarships: Larned Indian Booster Club, Harold Burns Memorial, Eric Colglazier Memorial, Amy C. Harter Memorial
Madyson Brady, daughter of Shawn and Scott Jecha, will attend Fort Hays State University. She is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarship: Prairie Arts
Alternate: Roy Peter Bach Memorial
Zane Burger, son of Dana Dougan and Justin Burger, plans to attend Barton Community College. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarship: Pheasants Forever
Sabrina Czlapinski, daughter of Alicia and Jason Czlapinski, will enter the workforce and dreams of becoming a chef. She is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Carter Crosby, son of Ashley and Jason Crosby, will attend Fort Hays State University to major in Secondary Education with a focus in History. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarships: Pheasants Forever, Larry Carr Memorial
Autumn Holopirek, daughter of Gretchen and Jamie Holopirek, will attend FHSU Tech Northwest to earn a Medical Assistant certificate. She is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarships: CME Escue Chapel, Don Gleason Memorial Golf, Pheasants Forever
James “Jimmy” Gardner, son of Shawn Colglazier-Huff and James Gardner, will attend Washburn University to pursue a Pre-Law degree with plans to attend Washburn Law School.
Local scholarship: Cliff and Nina Fell
Alternate: Dr. John D. Jordaan
Kaylee Hagerman, daughter of Lucia and Israel Hagerman, will attend Washburn University on a Track Scholarship and major in Criminal Justice.
Local scholarships: Larned Noon Lions Club, Pheasants Forever
Alternate: Dr. John D. Jordaan
Madeline Hamrick, daughter of Stacy and Travis Hamrick, will attend Fort Hays State University. She received the FHSU Chemistry Scholarship, Dr. Max Rumpel Memorial Chemistry Scholarship, KAMS Scholarship, and Merit Scholarship.
Local scholarships: John Schnack Rotary, Jeff Bland Memorial, Dr. John D. Jordaan
Ivy Hope, daughter of LeAnn and Brian Hope, will attend Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in Nursing. She is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Karley Lemuz, daughter of Christy and Nathan Lemuz, plans to attend Kansas State University to study Social Work.
Local scholarships: Larned Indian Booster Club, Fort Larned Lions Memorial, KSU Endowed, Pheasants Forever, Roy Peter Bach Memorial, Jeff Bland Memorial, Tami Borck Memorial, Chester Crane Memorial, Virginia Lupfer Memorial, Cliff and Nina Fell
Alternate: Dr. John D. Jordaan
Alyssa Marley, daughter of Jennifer Marley, will attend Fort Hays State University to major in Informatics with an emphasis in Digital Media and Journalism. She is a KSDE CTE Completer and received an academic scholarship from FHSU.
Deacon Martin, son of Luci Williams and Troy Martin, will attend Fort Hays State University to study Construction Management. He also received the KSHSAA Citizenship Award.
Local scholarships: H&H Roofing, Pheasants Forever
Liliana McKenna, daughter of Jennifer and Sean McKenna, will attend Kansas State University to major in Ag Business Management with a minor in Animal Science.
Local scholarships: H&H Roofing, Pheasants Forever
Trista Mommens, daughter of Marisa Curtiss and Jeff Mommens, will attend Barton Community College to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Local scholarships: Fort Larned Lions Memorial, John Schnack Rotary
Creighton Murray, son of Angie and Jason Murray, earned his Associate of Science in Liberal Studies from Barton while at LHS and will attend Fort Hays State University to study Accounting and Management Information Systems. He received the FHSU Victor E. Scholarship.
Local scholarships: First American Baptist Church, H&H Roofing, High Plains Farm Credit, Larned Leaders of Tomorrow, Pawnee County 4-H, John Schnack Rotary, Jeff Bland Memorial, Pheasants Forever
Alternate: Roy Peter Bach Memorial
Corbyn Nance, son of Casandra Noyes, will attend Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in Nursing. He received the FHSU Victor E. Scholarship and the Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarships: Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Indian Ink, Pheasants Forever, Jim Hammond Memorial, Dr. John D. Jordaan
Chloe Pelton, daughter of Robin and Jason Pelton, will attend Fort Hays State University to study General Ultrasound. She also received an academic scholarship from FHSU.
Local scholarships: Pheasants Forever, John Schnack Rotary, Effie I. Bank and Roy Banks Memorial, Jeff Bland Memorial, Samantha C. Harter Memorial
Alternate: Dr. John D. Jordaan
Dalen Rasmussen, son of Hannah and Keenan Rasmussen, will attend Fort Hays State University and hopes to pursue a degree in Fire Science. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
James Seeman, son of Audra and Dale Seeman, will attend Fort Hays State University to study Animal Science. He received the Bayer Grow-Ag Leaders Scholarship through FFA and was recognized as a KSDE CTE Completer. He was also named a CTE Scholar of Outstanding Achievement for excellence in technical skills, leadership, and community engagement.
Local scholarships: Fort Larned Lions Memorial, High Plains Farm Credit, Midwest Energy, Pawnee County Farm Bureau Association, Pawnee County 4-H, 4-H Gem Dandy’s Club, Pheasants Forever, John Schnack Rotary, Roy Peter Bach Memorial, Jeff Bland Memorial, Don Schoonover Family
Alternate: Dr. John D. Jordaan
Clara Shaver, daughter of Cherie and Jon Shaver, will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to double major in Aerospace Engineering and Astrophysics. She received the Embry-Riddle Presidential and Women of Excellence Scholarships and was recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Local scholarships: The Bridge, Larned Noon Lions Club, PEO, Pheasants Forever, Prairie Arts, John Schnack Rotary, Jeff Bland Memorial, Bill & Kay Dooley Memorial, Van Norden Family
Kaylyn Snodgrass, daughter of Felicia and Doug Snodgrass, will attend Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. She is a KSDE CTE Completer and received a scholarship from FHSU.
Local scholarships: Larned Indian Booster Club, Indian Ink, PEO, Pheasants Forever, Larned Noon Lions Club
Erin Tims, daughter of Carol and David Tims, will attend Wichita State University to study Political Science. She received the WSU Presidential Scholarship, Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Merit Scholarship, U.S. Senate Youth Program Scholarship, and was named a Governor’s Scholar. She was also recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents and received the KSHSAA Citizenship Award.
Local scholarships: Larned Indian Booster Club, Larned Ladies Golf, Prairie Arts, John Schnack Rotary, Steven W. Gillett Memorial Golf, Dr. John D. Jordaan, Victor Memorial
Teagan Walker, daughter of Kimberly Walker, will attend Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in Radiologic Technology.
Local scholarships: Pheasants Forever, Cliff and Nina Fell
Joseph Wilder, son of Lisa Wilder, plans to move to Hutchinson for an electrician internship. He is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Madison Wood, daughter of Heather and Jonathon Wood, will attend Barton Community College to become a Pharmacy Technician. She is a KSDE CTE Completer.
Local scholarship: Indian Ink
Lane Elam and Isaac Redgate received the 2nd Mile Award, given in memory of Aaron Elam, a Larned junior who passed away in 1987 after living with Neurofibromatosis. The award honors students who go the second mile—not because they have to, but because it’s the right thing to do.
Key:
KSDE CTE Completer – Recognized for completing a Career and Technical Education pathway through the Kansas State Department of Education.
KSHSAA Citizenship Award – Given by the Kansas State High School Activities Association to students who model respect, responsibility, and integrity in school activities.
Alternate – Indicates the student was selected as a backup recipient for a competitive scholarship and may receive it if funding allows or if another recipient declines.