Submitted
As a heartfelt tribute to their alma mater, the Hays High School Class of 1972 has honored five seniors with $1000 scholarships.
These awards were presented to the students at their annual awards night on May 8 by Margie Denning Hammerschmidt, project leader for this initiative.
Last October, the HHS Class of 1972 celebrated their 50 years of “living life” since high school graduation by donating items and participating in a raffle and auction held during their reunion event.
Generous monetary donations were also given to support this scholarship effort.
The response was overwhelmingly positive and allowed this class to provide scholarships to promising students in our community.
This generous contribution is a testament to the enduring spirit of HHS graduates and a reminder that investing in the education of our youth is critical to our future.
For the selection process, significance was assigned to the values of character, work ethic, integrity and a commitment to helping others.
The importance of both ‘giving back’ and ‘paying it forward’ are values the HHS Class of 1972 believes will provide a good foundation for incorporating a charitable awareness of social responsibility.
The Class of 1972 would like to thank all the students who applied to this process.
All students planning to attend ANY higher education Hays institution were invited to apply (Fort Hays State University, NCK Tech-Hays and the Hays Academy of Hair Design).
The applications received confirmed there are many fine students who emphasize the importance of valuing oneself and recognizing the positive contributions they can make every day.
We are proud to award $1000 scholarships to five deserving students:
- Halle Lohmeyer
- Ashlyn Zimmer
- Matthew Berner
- Chase Victoria Wittman
- Allie Straub
"May your dreams take you on a journey that makes your soul sing, and may your heart be filled with the grace and courage to fulfill your purpose." - Unknown