Deputy Todd Widman Memorial Scholarship is awarded in honor and remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice made by Brown County Deputy Todd Michael Widman, a 1997 graduate of Hiawatha High School. Deputy Widman gave his life for the citizens in Brown County in 2001. This year’s recipients are Paige Campbell, Logan Huckaby, Samantha Klocke, Alena Larson, Carter Peters, & Carolyn Schuetz.
The Fairview High School Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 by the Fairview Rural High School Alumni Association for the purpose of granting scholarships to those high school graduates who now reside within the boundaries of the former District #5 (1966) and who meet the criteria established by the Board. This year’s recipient is: Addy Kopp.
The Kiley Ramey Memorial Scholarship was put in place by Gary and Linda Ramey in remembrance of their daughter. Kiley Ramey lost her life in a car accident while a student at Hiawatha High School. Kiley’s scholarship emphasizes service to others. Kiley was known for wearing her heart on her sleeve. She always wanted to help the kids that were bullied in school and encourage others to “Be bold, be courageous, be your best!” The year’s recipient is Paige Campbell.
Kay L. Hilton Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Hiawatha High School who will be studying nursing at any accredited post-secondary institution. Begun in 2010, this nursing scholarship is given by Robert Hilton in memory of his wife, Kay, who spent several years fighting cancer. Robert and Kay were always impressed with her nurses and the scholarship has been established to honor those who cared so well for her. This year’s recipient is Graycen Ferris.
Bank of Blue Valley Scholarship recipients: Joey Meyer & Xavier Oldham.
Genevieve Strahan Scholarship is given in memory of Genevieve Strahan. She was a lifelong resident of Brown County. She graduated from Hamlin High School in 1929 and attended college at Washburn University and Emporia State Teachers’ College, graduating in 1933. She was a long time public school teacher and administrator. This year's recipient is Abigail Kettler.
Citizens State Bank and Trust Scholarship is given to a graduating senior from Hiawatha High School who will be attending Highland Community College. This year's recipient is Nevaeh Hazelton.
A.B. & Dana Foster Keith Scholarship is awarded to a Hiawatha High School graduate attending the University of Kansas. This scholarship was established in 1977 by the Keith’s three children. Mr. & Mrs. Keith were native Kansans, both born in 1898—she in a sod house on the Ness County Prairie and he in Dexter. They married in 1926 while both were teachers at Kinsley High School. In 1931 they moved to Hiawatha, where they established a real estate and insurance firm. Mrs. Keith continued in the classroom until her retirement in 1967, and together their service in public schools totaled 48 years. Mr. Keith died in 1958 and Mrs. Keith in 1975. The winner of this year’s scholarship is Camden Thonen.
Hiawatha High School Student Council Scholarship is based on extra-curricular activities, involvement in the community, and academic achievement. This year's recipient is Ashton Rockey.
Robinson Lions Club recipient: Dane Geiger
Judy Fuemmeler Memorial Scholarship was set up in memory of Judy who believed in servant minded volunteerism to better her community. She had a passion for helping individuals from all walks of life and every circumstance, believing children, especially, should have access to the supports and provisions to be successful. This year’s recipient is: Carolyn Schuetz.
The Chris Vitt Teachable Heart Scholarship is presented in loving memory of Chris Vitt who taught Biology at the school for 35 years. Mr. Vitt also coached golf and volleyball for many of those years. The scholarship hopes to recognize a student who embodies Chris’ many wonderful attributes, including academic achievement combined with a loving investment of self in the lives of others. This year's recipient is Camden Thonen.
Savannah Domann Memorial Volleyball Scholarship was set up in memory of Savannah Domann. Savannah attended school in Hiawatha through the 7th grade. She loved it here and often talked about moving back. This year's recipient is Sutton Diller.
Cruise Planners Scholarship recipient: Grace Morey
Howard L and Emma Lillian Smith Memorial Scholarship recipient: Peter Campbell
Brown County Farm Bureau scholarship recipient: Grace Jones
Kiwanis Club Scholarship recipients: Camden Bachman, Emma Boswell, Darcy Lierz, & Xavier Oldham.
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HHS Class of 1984 Scholarship. Members of the HHS Class of 1984 created and annually support this scholarship to recognize the outstanding education they received at Hiawatha and to show appreciation for the community scholarships they received. The recipients this year are: Camden Bachman, Josephine Delaney, Sutton Diller, Addy Kopp, Joey Meyer, Camden Thonen, Hannah Twombly & Brenna Ward!
HHS Class of 1984 Scholarship. Members of the HHS Class of 1984 created & annually support this scholarship to recognize the outstanding education they received at Hiawatha & to show appreciation for the community scholarships they received. The recipients this year are: Graycen Ferris, Grace Jones, Ashton Rockey & Carolyn Schuetz.
