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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
WANDA MAY VINSON SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED
The recipients of the Wanda May Vinson Scholarships for 2006 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.
The 2006 recipients include
Grace Hemberger Argonia
Hannah Nunnenkamp Altoona-Midway
Torell Flickinger Burrton
Katherine Lewis Maize
Oscar Maldonado Montezuma-South Gray
Rachelle Donovan Norton Community
Kevin Zimmerman Olathe-East
Molly Jones Olathe-North
Sarah Keller Palco
Stacey Heinen Seneca-Nemaha Valley |
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.
Three hundred and seventy eight students have received these scholarships over the past forty-nine years, totaling more than $66,000. |