KAY Recipients

2009 Wanda May Vinson Scholarship Recipients

The recipients of the Wanda May Vinson Scholarships for 2009 have been announced by Cheryl Gleason, Director of the Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) program, sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have provided outstanding leadership in the Kansas Association for Youth, achieved high scholastic standing and have made contributions of service to their school and community.

Mackenzie Allen           Burrton
Andrea Pauly                Garden Plain
Julie Dimick                  Goddard
Alayna Tanking            Hiawatha
Lydia Fuqua                  Jetmore
LaNae Wagenbach        Kiowa-South Barber
Jenny Curatola              Lansing
Hannah Hoffman          Meade
Zachary Dreher            Norton Community
Julie Sperfslag              Seneca-Nemaha Valley
Hannah Moorhous         Winona-Triplains

The honorees may use the money to attend the school of their choice. The scholarships, named for the founder and former director of the Kansas Association for Youth, Wanda May Vinson, are made possible through gifts from the KAY members of Kansas and other supporters of the Kansas Association for Youth.

2009 marks the 52nd year of awarding Wanda May Vinson Scholarships. During this span of time, four hundred eleven students have received these scholarships, this year reaching a total amount of $80,100.00.