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Obituary of Terry Wood

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Terry Donald Wood, “Woody” age 72, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas passed away early Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born September 15, 1950, in Ft. Scott, the son of William Vern Wood and Juanita June Johnston Wood.

Woody graduated from the Uniontown High School with the Class of 1968 and then graduated from the Ft. Scott Junior College.

He married Susan Bollinger on April 13, 1985, at Ft. Scott.

Woody worked for Kansas City Power & Light at the Lacygne Power Plant. He retired as an electrician/technician after forty years of service.

Woody enjoyed woodworking, a talent he received from his father, and completed many projects including treasure boxes for his grandchildren. He also enjoyed golfing. Favorite times were spent at the “farm” where Woody enjoyed cutting wood, clearing trails and spending time outdoors. Country road “cruzin” in the Razor with his friends he enjoyed immensely. And of course, a few cold ones.

Survivors include his wife, Susan, of the home; three children, Shane Wood (Amy) of Overland Park, Kansas, Shannon “Sis” Pulliam (Kyle) of Arizona City, Arizona and Shannon Bollinger, of Ft. Scott and eight grandchildren, Chance and Chase Crawford, Derek, Drew, Dylan and Dalton Bollinger and Bentley and Jett Wood. Also surviving is a sister, Sherry Hicks of Palm Desert, California.

Woody was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and June Wood.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 8th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Care to Share or the Wounded Warrior Project and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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Obituary of Geraldine Reeder

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Geraldine “Geri” Patricia Reeder age 91 passed into her heavenly home and the arms of her Savior on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Geri was born October 17, 1931 in Uniontown, KS to Ebbie E. and Hazel D. Wolford.

Although she lived some of her early years in towns along the old Missouri Pacific Railroad line due to her father’s work, she lived the majority of her life in the town she loved, Bronson.

She attended the Bronson schools and graduated from there in 1949. Her love of music led her to participate in glee club, band and orchestra. While attending Bronson High she met and dated the man who would be the love of her life, Elvis Myrle. They were married on July 16, 1950 at the Bronson Methodist Church by Rev. Henry E. Milliken. This union would see 68 years prior to Elvis’s death.

Geri was a lifetime member of the Bronson Methodist church and served in numerous capacities, but served for decades as a youth Sunday School teacher having begun teaching at 13 years old. She was also a lifetime Eastern Star member, Bronson Ruritan member, former city council member, Cub Scout den mother, and member of numerous clubs and civic organizations. She loved to hand quilt and no one she met was a stranger for very long. She loved every four-legged creature, but most especially her cat Itsy-Bitsy.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elvis, parents Ebbie and Hazel, brother Roger E. Wolford, sisters Betty Johnson and Corrine McAllister, and a son Elvis Erwin Reeder.

Geri is survived by son Steve and wife Betty of Carl Junction, MO; granddaughters Sonia and husband Paul Jones of Garnett, KS; Andrea and husband Michael Page of Culleoka, TN; Kattia and husband Tim Thompson Gas, KS. Grandsons Bill and wife Laci Reeder of Emporia, KS; Todd and wife Ashley Reeder of Independence, KS; Zach Andrews currently serving in the U.S. Navy; ten great-grandchildren, beloved nieces and nephews, many other beloved family and friends.

There was cremation. Pastor Todd Reeder and Pastor Tracy Smith will conduct celebration of life services on Saturday, July 15, at 11:00 AM at the Bronson United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time in the Church Annex.

Private burial of cremains will take place in Bronson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Bronson United Methodist Church and may be left at the church or in care of Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Area News, Business, Fort Scott

Tri-Valley Foundation Annual Truck Raffle Drawing  

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Gwen and Pete Martin. Submitted photo.

 

Local Woman Wins 23rd Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Annual Truck Raffle Drawing

 

After 23 years, the Friends of Tri-Valley  Foundation Truck Raffle Drawing has a Kansas Winner.  The Foundation is proud to announce the winner of the 23rd Annual Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Truck Raffle Drawing:  Gwen Martin.  Gwen’s ticket was drawn from 1,659 entries on Friday, June 23rd at 1:30 pm by TVDS Financial Specialist Christie Fritch.  Gwen was notified immediately and was both surprised and excited to hear that she had won.  Gwen came on Wednesday, June 27th to collect her prize.  She is from Woodson County and  as such is familiar with the services Tri-Valley provides and has been a proud supporter in the past.   She is from now the proud owner of a 2023 Ford F150 Platinum Edition Truck, purchased from Steve Faulkner Ford in Chanute, KS. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s raffle drawing.  This year’s raffle drawing raised $10,000 which will go to provide quality and affordable housing as well as aid in the delivery of services for our neighbors with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).   Since 2001, the Foundation has built six houses as well as acquired eight houses and one duplex.  These fifteen houses are home to 66 individuals with I/DD that reside in the SE Kansas counties of Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.   The Friends of Tri-Valley is licensed through the State of Kansas for this raffle (RAF000005).

Tricia Campbell, TVDS Special Projects Coordinator; Gwen and Pete Martin; Bill Fiscus, TVDS CEO; and Jeff Lassman, Steve Faulkner Ford. Submitted photo,.

 

 

Business, Youth

Young Entrepreneur: Katy Shead

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This is part of a series featuring young entrepreneurs.

To recommend a youth under 18 years-of-age for a feature, send contact info to [email protected]

Katy Shead. Submitted photo.

Katy Shead, 16, is providing tutoring services for school children for a business.

She attends a virtual school.

“I provide online tutoring services for people in my online school,” Katy said. “I mainly tutor math but I helped one student with basic Latin last school year.”

Her  academic advisor and  teachers recommend her to families.

“Also, people have made posts requesting tutors on my school’s Facebook page,” she said. “I have also started doing free sessions to advertise.”

Katy started tutoring as a business during the 2021-2022 school year.

“My academic advisor asked me if I would like to tutor a girl in Saxon Math 5/6,” she said.” I had always enjoyed helping my brother, cousins, and classmates with school, and I was excited to try to help this girl.”

She seems to be a natural teacher.

“I enjoyed the creative challenge of finding engaging ways to present the material to her,” she said. “She was very sweet and we had a lot of fun. This past year I got to tutor her again and her sister as well!”

“It’s sometimes difficult to tutor online – especially with a subject where showing work is mandatory,” she. “I use WebEx to video conference with my students and we work on the whiteboard.”

Katy practicing constructions for the Geometry review. Submitted photo.

“I sent a document camera to one of my families with two students so that I could see both their work and their faces at the same time to pinpoint confusion as soon as possible,” she said.

She has tutored 5th and 6th grade, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.

“One of my students in Algebra II lives in Cambodia,” she said. “It was so interesting to hear her stories and perspectives.”

This coming year, she is taking on greater challenges.

“I hope to tutor more upper-level math such as Pre-calculus and Calculus I, as I am going to be taking Calculus II next year,” she said. “I also hope to tutor higher levels of Latin if there is an opportunity.”

A recent geometry final review she held, had 35 students.

 

Katy Shead with her geometry class. Submitted photo.

She is the daughter of Mark and Haley Shead, rural Fort Scott.

 

 

Kansas

Thousands of Jobs Retained in Kansas

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Kansas Surpasses 60,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of
Governor Kelly Administration

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has successfully collaborated with private sector businesses to create and retain more than 60,000 jobs in Kansas. This milestone continues the record-breaking economic development success the state has experienced under the Kelly administration.

“60,000 jobs represent 60,000 opportunities for Kansans in every corner of the state to provide better futures for themselves and their families,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These job numbers are a testament to the work my administration has done to invest in the building blocks of our state’s economy: our public schools, strong roads and bridges, high-speed internet, and a modern workforce.”

This milestone represents more than $16.7 billion in private-sector investment comprising more than 940 announced projects that include both international corporations placing operations in the Sunflower State and Kansas companies choosing to expand right here at home.

The unprecedented surge in economic activity over the last several years has resulted in Kansas being awarded three consecutive Gold Shovel Awards from Area Development Magazine for its achievement in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs throughout the state, and two consecutive Governor’s Cups from Site Selection magazine for having the most capital investment per capita in the nation.

“Time and time again, the Kelly Administration has kept its promise of creating the best state in the nation to live, work and invest,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Keeping our kids and families in Kansas has always been the priority, and the momentum leading up to this milestone achievement shows that Governor Kelly’s approach is right on track.”

Nearly 90% of the jobs and investments attracted are in the targeted industry sectors outlined in the Kansas Framework for Growth, the state’s first comprehensive economic development plan in more than 30 years that Governor Kelly introduced in February 2021.

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Entertainment, Fort Scott

Friday Night Free Concert: Prairie Sunflower Strings

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The Fourth of July celebration will continue Friday at the Heritage Park Pavilion – folk style.

The Prairie Sunflower Strings will perform several patriotic songs beginning at 7 p.m. at 1st and Main streets.

The musical group plays traditional folk music and has put together a collection of patriotic music for the season. A few traditional songs will also be added into the mix.

Members of the group are Jean Strader and Cherry Nelson on mountain dulcimers, Marilyn Adcock on autoharp and vocals, Sandy Hemphill on guitar, violin and vocals, and Jack Hemphill on guitar. The musicians have been playing together for about five years.

“This is a group of very talented musicians and vocalists who are always a delight to hear,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Their sound is unique and gets to the heart of what local music is about.”

Sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, Friday Night Concerts are free. Bring lawn chairs as seating is limited. In the event of rain or extreme heat, the concert will be moved to Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall St.

Sound support is provided by Dave’s Music Gear and Jim Butler. The concert series is sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Government, Kansas

Kansas Tax Receipts Exceed Estimate

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Governor Kelly Announces June Total Tax Receipts Exceed Estimate by Over $17M, Closes Fiscal Year Nearly $26M Ahead of Projections


TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for June 2023 were $989.0 million. That is $17.3 million, or 1.8%, more than the estimate and $70.2 million, or 7.6%, more than June 2022.

“Time and again, we have seen our monthly revenues exceed estimates because of my administration’s success in attracting businesses, expanding our workforce, and growing our state’s economy,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This past legislative session, I fought for responsible tax cuts on groceries, property, and Social Security to put this money back in the hands of working Kansans. Come January, I am committed to partnering with legislators to get Kansans relief.”

Individual income tax collections were $379.0 million. That is $4.0 million, or 1.1%, less than the estimate but $14.3 million, or 3.9%, more than June 2022. Corporate income tax collections were $226.2 million. That’s $26.2 million, or 13.1%, more than the estimate and up 52.7% from June 2022.

Combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts were $303.5 million. That is $1.5 million, or 0.5%, more than the estimate but less than June 2022 by only 0.1%.

Kansas will end FY 2023 with total tax collections of nearly $10.2 billion, which exceeds the FY 2023 revised estimate by $25.9 million.

Click here to view the June 2023 revenue numbers.

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Fort Scott Community College, Jobs

Link for FSCC President Candidates Interview Link

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The community forum for Fort Scott Community College’s presidential candidates can be viewed at the link below.

 

https://www.youtube.com/@fsccgreyhounds9969

FSCC President Interviews and Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The FSCC Board of Trustees will be holding a special board meeting at 6:00 pm on each of the dates below. The special board meetings are being held to conduct interviews with finalists for the president
position. Although a public meeting will be called to order, the board will adjourn to executive session each time for the purposes of conducting each interview. No action is expected to follow any of the executive sessions.

July 5, 2023 Jason Kegler
July 6, 2023 Vincent Loffredo
July 10, 2023 Tiffany Evans

Each candidate’s on-campus interview will follow the schedule below:
10:00 Tour of campus
11:30 Lunch with Executive Council
Dick Hedges Administrative Building (closed meeting)
1:30 Community Forum (will be streamed – check for link on our webpage)
Bailey Hall Round Room (south side)
3:00 Employee and Student Forum (will be zoomed for employees – watch email for link)
Bailey Hall Round Room (south side)
5:30 Dinner with Trustees
6:00 Interview with Trustees

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott National Historic Site

Chamber Coffee at FS National Historic Site on July 6

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Friends of Fort Scott

National Historic Site

Thursday, July 6th

8am

Fort Scott National Historic Site

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, July 6th at 8 a.m. hosted by Friends of Fort Scott NHS. The Chamber Coffee will be at the Fort Scott National Historic Site and will be in the park’s Theater on the second floor of the Infantry Barracks just west, to the left, of the Visitor Center. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing.

Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site’s mission is to be a friend of the National Historic Site and their primary purpose is to support the National Historic Site in a partnership through activities that may include fundraising, volunteerism, education, advocacy and research. To do that they need to raise funds and they raise funds through their Flag Subscription Program.

 

They are promoting the Wahzhazhe Osage ballet which is to be preformed at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of the Fort Scott Community College on July 21st at 7:30pm, and July 22nd at 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The rich history of the Osage Nation is brought to life in a stunningly beautiful stage performance using traditional drums, costumes, and contemporary dance. The heart-pounding drumbeats, rhythmic dancing, and compelling stories of Wahzhazhe are sure to delight dancing enthusiasts and history fans of all ages.

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2022 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

 

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We hope to see you there!
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Government

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter

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Announcing Federal Investment for KU Cancer Center
On Thursday, I announced a $43 million federal investment to plan and help build a new cancer research facility at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. This funding will play a critical role in supporting the center’s research and development and translating the findings into effective treatments for patients.

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In addition to the $43 million in federal funding, the event also featured an announcement regarding the single largest private donation made to the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System. The Sunderland Foundation, a family foundation focused on improving the quality of life in Kansas City through philanthropic donations, announced a $100 million donation to the University of Kansas Health System and University of Kansas Medical Center to further the research, patient care and expansion of the institution.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a nationally recognized leader in the fight to treat and cure cancer, and last year I announced it was awarded the National Cancer Institute’s comprehensive cancer center designation, opening up new avenues for federal investments and research. With this new facility and the comprehensive designation, the University of Kansas Cancer Center will be able to recruit the best talent from around the world and expand its legacy and capabilities to conduct innovative research to cure and treat cancer.
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Area News, Youth

American Legion Boys State of Kansas Concludes 2023 Session

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High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 85th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 4-10 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the 31th consecutive year the Kansas Boys State program was held at K-State.

 

The objective of the ALBSK is to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to community, state and nation. Kansas Boys State provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.

 

Among the highlights from the week, Samuel Houston, a resident of McPherson, Kan., and a senior-to-be at McPherson High School, was elected Kansas Boys State governor.

 

Adiel Garcia II, a resident of Olathe, Kan., and a senior-to-be at Spring Hill (Kan.) High School, and Creytin Sanner, a resident of Junction City, Kan., and a senior-to-be at Junction City High School, were elected to represent Kansas Boys State at Boys Nation, Friday, July 21 through Saturday, July 29, at Marymount University in Arlington, Va.

 

Kyle Wheatley, Fort Worth, Texas, was named Advisor of the Year. Wheatley, a 2003 KBS delegate and 2004 graduate of Wichita (Kan.) Northwest High School, serves as a KBS associate director and bank advisor.

 

Ethan Doherty, Denver, Colo., who served as a county counselor for Powell County, was named Counselor of the Year (counselors with four or more years’ experience). He was a 2016 KBS delegate and a 2017 graduate of Girard (Kan.) High School. Theo Wagnon, Topeka, Kan., who served as a House of Representatives counselor, was named New Counselor of the Year (counselors with three or fewer years’ experience). He was a 2020 KBS delegate and a 2021 graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka.

 

Josef Kuehnen, Olathe, Kan., a senior-to-be at Olathe South High School, received the William “Bill” F. Stahl Outstanding Justice Award, given to the outstanding member of the Boys State of Kansas Supreme Court as voted on by his Supreme Court peers. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding commitment to justice under the law and dedicated service to Boys State of Kansas. Stahl, of Junction City, Kan., passed away in September 2015 and was a longtime supporter of the ALBSK.

 

Kalo Hineman, Scott City, Kan., a senior-to-be at Scott Community High School, was named the Outstanding Senator (representing Eisenhower County), and Jaxon Blubaugh, Silver Lake, Kan., a senior-to-be at Silver Lake High School, was named the Outstanding State Representative (representing Eisenhower County).

 

Shawn Sullivan, Leavenworth, Kan., a senior-to-be at Leavenworth High School, was named the American Legion Department of Kansas winner of the Samsung American Legion Scholarship. As the state winner, Sullivan receives a $1,250 scholarship and his application moves on to the national level where he could receive a $5,000 award as a national runner-up or $10,000 scholarship as a national scholar.

 

The 86th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas is tentatively scheduled to be held the week of Sunday, June 2, through Saturday, June 8, 2024, again at Kansas State University. For information on becoming a delegate (high school sophomores and juniors in the 2023-24 academic year), nominating a delegate or sponsoring a delegate next year, visit https://ksbstate.org.

 

The following is a list of this year’s ALBSK delegates (listed by zip code/city of residence; all cities in Kansas unless noted). Those delegates denoted with a star (*) were elected by their Kansas Boys State city as its outstanding citizen:

(Name, Year in School for 2023-24 Academic Year, High School; Kansas Boys State position – all cities/high schools in Kansas unless noted)

 

64012 — Belton, Mo.

  • Chase Rothhaas, senior-to-be, The Barstow School, Kansas City, Mo; City of Shelton Councilman

 

64152 — Kansas City, Mo.

  • Boston Orth, junior-to-be, LEAD Innovation Studio; City of Shoemaker Councilman

 

66006 — Baldwin City

  • Grayson Coffield, senior-to-be, Baldwin High School; KBS Media
  • Parker Massey, senior-to-be, Olathe West High School, State Treasurer

 

66007 — Basehor

  • Nishan Thomas, junior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; Eisenhower County District Court Official

 

66013 — Bucyrus

  • Luke Torrez, senior-to-be, Spring Hill High School; KBS Media

 

66027 — Fort Leavenworth

  • Levi Hanlen, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; Powell County Representative
  • Ethan Herken, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; Kennedy County Representative
  • Connor Torres, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; City of Bramlage Councilman

 

66030 — Gardner

  • Braeden Fitzgerald, senior-to-be, Gardner-Edgerton High School; Powell County Commissioner
  • Ashton Lang, junior-to-be, Gardner-Edgerton High School; Department of Education and Culture Official
  • Isaiah Lang, junior-to-be, Gardner-Edgerton High School; Eisenhower County District Court Official

 

66043 — Lansing

  • Caleb Baltazar, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; City of Bramlage Councilman
  • Paul Curtis, senior-to-be, Lansing High School; Seitz County Commissioner and KBS National Guard
  • Jack Corrigan, senior-to-be, Lansing High School; Seitz County Representative

 

66044 / 66047 / 66049 — Lawrence

  • Levi Bates, senior-to-be, Lawrence Free State High School; City of Shelton Councilman
  • Sebastian Borjas, junior-to-be, Bishop Seabury Academy; Seitz County Commissioner and KBS National Guard
  • * Mason Hadl, senior-to-be, Baldwin High School; Seitz County Commissioner

o   Hadl was named Outstanding Citizen for the City of Werring

  • Jake King, senior-to-be, Lawrence Free State High School; City of Krupco Councilman
  • James Loyless, senior-to-be, Lawrence Free State High School; City of Gardner Councilman
  • Max Mitchell, senior-to-be, Eudora High School; Seitz County Commissioner
  • Jack Sartorius, senior-to-be, Perry-Lecompton High School; Powell County Representative
  • Brandon Sikes, senior-to-be, Lawrence Free State High School; Department of Human Resources Official
  • * Hayden Slough, senior-to-be, Bishop Seabury Academy; Kennedy County Commissioner

o   Slough was named Outstanding Citizen for the City of Shelton

  • Drake Spurlock; senior-to-be; Bishop Seabury Academy; Eisenhower County Commissioner

 

66048— Leavenworth

  • Jaden Daniel, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; Seitz County Representative
  • Quintin Hoppe, senior-to-be, Pleasant Ridge High School, Easton; Kennedy County Representative
  • Trey Johnson, junior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; City of Krupco Councilman
  • Grady Mathews, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; City of Gardner Councilman
  • Luke Monroy, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; City of Werring Councilman
  • Shawn Sullivan, senior-to-be, Leavenworth High School; Lieutenant Governor

 

66053 — Louisburg

  • Colton Prettyman, junor-to-be, Louisburg High School; Department of Natural Resources Official

 

66061 — Olathe

  • * Henry Bailey, senior-to-be, Olathe North High School; Eisenhower County Commissioner

o   Bailey was named Outstanding Citizen for the City of Klassen

  • Austin Chase, junior-to-be, DeSoto High School; Dole County Representative
  • * Evan Faimon, senior-to-be, Olathe West High School; City of Whorley Councilman

o   Faimon was named Outstanding Citizen for the City of Whorley

  • Dylan Harker, senior-to-be, Heritage Christian Academy, Olathe; KBS Highway Patrol Officer
  • Adiel Garcia II, senior-to-be, Spring Hill High School; Attorney General

o   Garcia was elected to represent Kansas Boys State at Boys Nation

  • Joey Geisler, senior-to-be, Blue Valley Southwest High School; Senate Majority Leader and Kennedy County Senator
  • Jackson Gwartney, senior-to-be, Olathe West High School; City of Thomson Councilman
  • Reid Kalkman, senior-to-be, DeSoto High School; City of Shoemaker Councilman
  • Jakob Kuehnen, senior-to-be, Olathe South High School; City of Whorley Councilman
  • Josef Kuehnen, senior-to-be, Olathe South High School; Supreme Court Judge

o   Kuehnen received the William “Bill” F. Stahl Outstanding Justice Award

  • Ricky Nosworthy, senior-to-be, St. James Academy, Lenexa; City of Klassen
  • Isaac Shilling, junior-to-be, Olathe West High School; Department of Education and Culture

 

66067 — Ottawa

  • Aiden Demoret, senior-to-be, Ottawa High School; KBS Highway Patrol Officer

 

66071 — Paola

  • Johnson Martell, senior-to-be, Paola High School; City of Krupco Councilman

 

66080 — Richmond

  • Marcius Englund, senior-to-be, Central Heights High School; City of Raymond Councilman

 

66086 — Tonganoxie

  • Gavin Shupe, senior-to-be, Tonganoxie High School; Powell County Commissioner

 

66109 — Kansas City

  • Thomas Hapke, senior-to-be, Piper High School; Speaker of the House and Kennedy County Representative
  • Grayson Lamb, senior-to-be, Piper High School; Eisenhower County Representative
  • Logun Nigh, senior-to-be, Lawrence Virtual School; Seitz County Representative

 

66202 — Mission

  • Wilson Biles, junior-to-be, Shawnee Mission East High School; Dole County Commissioner

 

66203 — Shawnee

  • Sam Wilson, senior-to-be, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School; City of Werring Councilman

 

66205 — Westwood

  • Rocco Marrello, senior-to-be, Bishop Miege High School, Department of Human Resources Official

 

66207 — Prairie Village

  • Julius Lopez, senior-to-be, Bishop Miege High School; Powell County Commissioner

 

66208 — Mission Hills

  • Dean Patterson, junior-to-be, Pembroke Hill School, Kansas City, Mo.; City of Werring Councilman

 

66209 — Leawood

  • Gavin Nelson, junior-to-be, Blue Valley North High School; Dole County Senator
  • Landon Nelson, junior-to-be, Blue Valley North High School; Eisenhower County Representative

 

66211 — Olathe

  • Trenton Rogers, senior-to-be, Olathe West High School, Department of Education and Culture Official

 

66213 / 66214 / 66221 — Overland Park

  • Samuel Olson, senior-to-be, Olathe North High School; Dole County Representative
  • Kevin Colerick, senior-to-be, Blue Valley Northwest High School; City of Whorley Councilman
  • Matthew Newbold, junior-to-be, Pembroke Hill School, Kansas City, Mo.; Dole County Representative
  • Cody Peng, senior-to-be, Blue Valley Northwest High School; Secretary of State
  • Matthew Stevens, senior-to-be, Blue Valley Southwest High School; City of Krupco Councilman

 

66215 / 66220 — Lenexa

  • Logan Grosserode, senior-to-be, Home School; Eisenhower County Representative
  • Hayes Schoenfeldt, senior-to-be, Olathe Northwest High School; City of Thomson Councilman

 

66216 / 66218 / 66226 — Shawnee

  • Garrett Dykes, junior-to-be, DeSoto High School, Seitz County District Court Official
  • Adam Poe, senior-to-be, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo.; Department of Economy Official
  • Sebastian Smith, senior-to-be, Mill Valley High School; Eisenhower County Commissioner
  • Mason Van Allen, senior-to-be, DeSoto High School, Kennedy County Commissioner

 

66224 — Leawood

  • Jack Graves, senior-to-be, Blue Valley High School; City of Klassen Councilman and KBS National Guard
  • Joshua Murphy, junior-to-be, Blue Valley High School; Department of Economy Official
  • * Chetan Thomas, senior-to-be, The Barstow School, Kansas City, Mo.; KBS Media

o   Thomas was named Outstanding Citizen for the City of Krupco

  • Luke Wakeman, junior-to-be, Blue Valley North High School; Seitz County Commissioner

 

66409 — Berryton

  • Grant Bryan, senior-to-be, Bishop Seabury Academy, Lawrence; Department of Economy Official

 

66440 — Hoyt

  • Jackson King, senior-to-be, Royal Valley High School; Powell County District Court Official

 

66441 — Junction City

  • Noah Fields, senior-to-be, St. Xavier Catholic School; City of Whorley Councilman
  • Travis Leasure, senior-to-be, Chapman High School; Seitz County Representative
  • Creytin Sanner, senior-to-be, Junction City High School; House Majority Leader and Powell County Representative

o   Sanner was elected to represent Kansas Boys State at Boys Nation

 

66442 — Fort Riley

  • Joseph Knell, senior-to-be, Junction City High School; Supreme Court Judge

 

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