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Local students

to graduate

Sunday at KU

The names of more than

4,500 candidates for degrees at

the University of Kansas this

month have been announced

by the University Registrar.

KU s class of 2009 numbers

about 8,000, including

2,500 who completed degree

work in summer and fall 2008.

Because KU conducts only

one formal commencement ceremony each year, many of

these candidates for degrees

will return Sunday for the university s

137th commencement

procession into Memorial

Stadium.

The procession begins at

2:30 p.m.

Area candidates for graduation:

Axtell Russell Ronnebaum,

bachelor of music/piano.

Baileyville Amy Rottinghaus,

bachelor of fine arts/

design; Laura Thoreson, doctor

of physical therapy.

Blue Rapids Rachael

Gray, bachelor of arts/Spanish

and bachelor of science/journalism.

Frankfort Sheila Miller,

bachelor of science/nursing.

Vermillion Brandon

Huninghake, doctor of phar

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KU afl OO9 top

graduating s holars

LAWRENCE More than

200 members of the Class of

2009 at the University of

Kansas who were recipients of

KU s top scholarships will be

recognized during commencement

today. The top scholars in

the graduating class represent

34 Kansas counties and 14 other

states and countries.

Each year, KU awards its

most prized four-year scholarships

to students whose academic

records and other qualifications

make them eligible for

selection. These students tire

Chancellors Club Scholars,

Elizabeth M. Watkins-Emily Berger Scholars, Solon E.

Summerfield Scholars,

Endowment Meritorious Scholars, National Merit

Scholars, National Hispanic Scholars and National Achievement Scholars. The funds for these scholarships are

managed by KU Endowment, the independent, nonprofit organization

serving as the official

fundraising and fund-management

foundation for KU. The Class of 2009 includes

KU s first recipient of a Perfect

Achievement Scholarship,

Thornton W. Thompson of

Lenexa. The Perfect

Achievement Scholarship was

established in 2005 for graduates

of Kansas high schools who achieve perfect scores on their

college entrance exams. The

four-year undergraduate scholarship covers tuition and fees,

housing in a traditional residence

hail with a full meal package

and a generous allowance for textbooks. This spring,

Thompson, whose career goals include medicine and cancer

research, became one of 37 U.S. students to receive a Gates

Cambridge Scholarship for

graduate study in England.

In addition, 14 McNair scholars

are among the graduating

seniors being recognized. The Ronald E. McNair Post-

Baccalaureate Achievement Program is funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant

:that serves undergraduates who come from low-income families,

are first-generation coflege

:students or are from groups

:underrepresented in higher edu cation.

The program prepares

them to be successful in graduate

school.

The Chancellors Club, the

major-donor organization at KU Endowment, annually awards 10 renewable scholarships worth $1,500 to $2,000 to recognize

National Merit finalists,

five from Kansas and five from out of state, who have outstanding

high school records.

Elizabeth M. Watkins-Emily Berger and Solon E.

Summerfield scholarships provide

$4,500 a year for four years

to 100 Kansas high school graduates in recognition of their outstanding

high school academic achievements and records of

community service and leadership.

Summerfield scholarships for men are funded through an

endowment established by

Solon E. Summerfield, whc was a Lawrence native and KU graduate. Watkins-Berger scholarships

for women are financed

by the estate of Elizabeth M Watkins of Lawrence and ar

endowment in memory ol

( Emily Berger, a KU graduate

by her brother, the late Arthur

Berger f Dallas. Endowment Meritorious

Scho1a provide $500 to

$2,500 a year for four years to

high-achieving students who enhance the diversity of the student

body. The National Merit

Scholarship is regarded as the

ijiost pr national award bestowed upon high school seniors. Fewer than 9,000 students

of the 1.3 miffion who compet for award, or fewer than 1 percent, receive National

Merit cholarships. Recipients are cho based on their academic

abilities and extracurricular

activities.

The National Hispanic Scholat and National Achievement Scholars programs

are the nation s most prestigious competitive scholarships

for minority students.

National Achievement Scholai are provided through the National Merit

Scho1ar Corp. in Evanston,

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Scholarships are coordinated by

the National Hispanic Re Program, through

the College Board offices in

New YOrk City.

KUÒs National Merit,

Nation Hispanic and National

Achievement scholars received

scholar valued at $10,000 a year.

The Class of 2009 includes

graduates trom sprmg ZW9 anu

summer and fall 2008. The commencement procession begins t 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Local scholars include:

Jessica Lindsey Brozek, biochemistry

senior, daughter of Jeffrey and Rhonda Brozek, Great Bend High School,

Natioflal Merit Scholar; Tanner T. Poizin, electrical

engineering senior, son of

PatricIa and Duane Polzin,

Hoisir High School, Solon E. Summerfield Scholar; Jacob Michael Olson, computer engineering senior, son of Michael arid

Dawn Olson, Ellsworth High

School, Solon E. Summerfield Scholar.

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Area students to graduate,

The names of more than

4,500 candidates for degrees at

the University of Kansas this

spring have been announced

by the University Registrar

Among those candidates are

four area students.

Justin Klenda, son of Mike

and Janice Kienda, La Crosse,

is a candidate for a Bachelor

of Science in

Business/Finance and

Bachelor of Science in

Business/Marketing.

Nathafi Moeder; son of

Norbert and Cheri Moeder; La

Crosse, is a candidate for a

Bachelor of Arts/Political

Science and Communication

Studies minor..

Ronald Williams, La Crosse,

is a candidate for a Bachelor

of Science in Nursing.

Rhonda Meiti, daughter of

Duane and Nancy Meitl, Rush

Center; is a candidate for a

Bachelor of Arts/French and

Bachelor of Arts/Geography.

The university s 137th commencement

program ir1

Memorial Stadium wifi be hej Sunday, May 17.

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cirai Several students from

the surrounding area are

candidates for degrees at

the University of Kansas.

The formal commencement

ceremony is scheduled

for May 17, at

Memorial Stadium.

Students who are up

for degrees include:

Suzanne Marie

Hansen, Victoria, daughter of Richard and Jane

Hansen, bachelor of science

in business/accounting.

Jamie R. Kratky,

Wilson, daughter of Gary

and Nancy Kratky, bachelor

of science in jouralism.

George Raymond DeMoura, Lucas, son of

Lena Davis, bachelor of

fine arts.

Nicholas McIntyre Finnegan, Russell, son of

Jon and Rebecca Finnegan, bachelor in

science in journalism and bachelor of arts in

English.

Amanda Kay Steinle,

Russell, daughter of

Debra Wehling, bachelor of science in journalism

and sociology.

KU s class of 2009

numbers about 8,000,

including 2,500 who completed degree work in summer and fall

1 dents7

to graduate KU

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- 155 Woodward Graduates

The names of more than 4,500

candidates for degrees at the

University of Kansas this spring

among those were Jeffrey

Woodward, Belleville graduated

from KU with Public

Administration MPA

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f / (6toeam degrees

from KU Six area students are candidates

fcr degrees from the University

of Kansas. Commencement

exercises will be held on

Sun., May 17, with about 4,000

graduates expected to participate.

There are 8,000 students in the

2009 class, including 2,500 who

completed degree work in the

summer and fall. Because KU

conducts only one formal commencement

ceremony each year,

those students are also eligible to

participate on Sunday.

Area graduates and their degrees

are:

Peter Speer, son of Roger

Speer, Dighton, master s degree

in electrical engineering.

Clinton Gechter son of Mick

and Lori Gechter, Scott City,

bachelor s degree in architectural

engineering.

Briaiine McDaniel, daughter

of Tom and Pam McDaniel,

Scott City, bachelor of arts degree

in English.

Melissa Rosin, daughter of

Kristi Schmitt, Scott City, and

Dr. Robert Rosin, master s degree

in occupational therapy.

Jennifer Thomas, daughter

of Loreta Fyler and Brad Hull,

both of Scott City, a bachelor of

social work degree in women s

studies.

Tyson Mullen, son of Kevin

and Kathy Mullen, Leoti, doctor

of pharmacy degree.

Commencement information

and an up-to-date schedule

of events are available online j

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KU L?o g rad u ate 19 fro ml

Liberal area

Commencem ent to be held

Sunday

F staff

LAWRENCE The University

of Kansas has announced that more than 4,500 students

will be honored at commencement

services this Sunday -- including

19 from Liberal, Hugoton, ton, and Ulysses.

In all, the Spring 2009 class

represents 97 Kansas counties,

43 other states, the District of

Columbia, Puerto Rico and 59

other countries.

KU s Class of 2009 numbers about 8,000, including 2,500

who completed degree work in

summer and fall 2008. Because

KU conducts only one formal

commencement ceremony each year, many of these candidates

for degrees will return Sunday for the university s 137th commencement

procession into

Memorial Stadium. About 4,000 members of the Class of 2009

are expected to participate.

Listed below are the hometowns,

names, parent(s), degrees,

and high schools of the

recipients.

Liberal, Nancy Cardoza,

daughter of Fernando and Eustacia

Cardoza, Political Science,

BA., Liberal High School

Liberal, Katelyn N Deckert,

daughter of Ronald Deckert,

Biochemistry,B.S., Liberal High

School

Liberal, George Robert

Diepenbrock, son of Dan and

Paula Diepenbrock Journalism, M.S., Liberal High School

Liberal, Hongthanh Le Do,

daughter of Hue Do, Strategic

Communication, B.S., Liberal

High School

Liberal, Lakin Nicole Johnson,

daughter of Danme John- Johnson,

son, Nursing, B.S.N., Liberal

High School

iberal L Nicole Johnson,

son, daughter of Sheryn Wells,

Nursing, B.S Liberal High School

Liberal, Maria Grazyna Kaminska, daughter of Marek and Grazyna Kaminska, Juris

Doctor, J.D., Liberal High

School

Liberal, Nicholas Kent McMullen,

son of Brian and Elizabeth

McMullen, Economics, Liberal High School

Liberal, Suong T. Nguyen, daughter of Dat Nguyen, Clinical

Laboratory Science, B .S.,

Liberal High School

Liberal, Marissa Palacios,

daughter of Martha and Oscar

Palacios, Community Health,

B.SE., Liberal High School

Liberal, Kayla M. Patton,

daughter of Ted and Sondra Patton,

Biology, B.A., Liberal

High School

Liberal, Phouthdavone Phimphasone, daughter of Bain

Souan Phimphasone, Psychology, BA., Liberal High School

Liberal, Sean Ross Schooley,

son of Jim and Elaine

Schooley, English, B.A., Liberal

High School

Liberal, 1 Cole Westerman,

son of Mel Westerman, Chemical Engineering, B .S.,

Liberal High School

Ulysses, Katelyn N. Deckert,

daughter of Jerry Deckert,

Biochemistry, B.S., Liberal

High School

Ulysses, Nicholas Michael

Long, son of Janet Long, Physical

Therapy, Graduate Doctor

of Physical Therapy

Hugoton, Trista M Nordyke, Nursing, B.S.

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Õ Hugoton, William Heath

Peterson, son of Craig and Debi

Peterson, Graduate Master of

Science in Education, Hugoton High School

Õ Hugoton, Benjamin Nicholas Sumner, son of Joyce

Begley, Juris Doctor, Hugoton

High School

Faculty and candidates for degrees

will assemble about 2 p.m.

along Memorial Drive for the

procession, which begins at 2:30

p.m. The program begins about

3:30 p.m. In case of inclement

weather, participants should call

KU Info, (785) 864-3506, or lis

listen to local radio and television

stations to learn the exact time

of the commencement ceremony. Commencement information

and an up-to-date schedule

of events are available online at

www.commencementku.edu.

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1 More Than 4,500 Candidates For

Degrees In

Spring 2009 The names of more than

4,500 candidates for degrees

at the University of Kansas this spring representing 97 Kansas counties, 43 other

states, the District of Columbia,

Puerto Rico and 59 other

countries have been announced

by the University

Registrar. Commencement exercises will be held Sunday, May 17, 2009.

Among those graduating are Jackie Turner, Alma, and Rachel Yancey, Eskrldge.

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Kansas University to graduate students Sunday

LAWRENCE The names of

more than 4,500 candidates for degrees

at the University of Kansas this spring representing 97 Kansas

counties, 43 other states, the

District of Columbia, Puerto Rico

and 59 other countries have been

announced by the University Registrar.

KU s Class of 2009 numbers about 8,000, including 2,500 who completed degree work in summer and fall 2008. Because KU conducts only one formal commencement ceremony each year, many of these

candidates for degrees will return

Sunday, May 17, for the university s

137th commencement procession

into Memorial Stadium. About 4,000 members of the Class of 2009

are expected to participate.

Faculty and candidates for degrees

will assemble about 2 p.m.

along Memorial Drive for the procession,

which begins at 2:30 p.m.

The program begins about 3:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, participants

should call KU Info, (785)

864-3506, or listen to local radio

and television stations to learn the

exact time of the commencement ceremony. Commencement information

and an up-to-date schedule

of events are available online at

www.commencement.ku.edu. The following students will receive

degrees:

Jesse Lundquist, of Clyde, Bachelor

of Science in Atmospheric

Science; Sofia Margaret Stoll, of

Greenleaf, daughter of Bruce and

Lucy Hanke: Bachelor of Science in

Nursing; JordanZenger, of Haddam,

son of Steven Zenger: Master of

Urban Planning.

Kristin Lee Grover, of

Morro%vville, daughter of Jim and

Linda Grover: Bachelor of Arts and

Chemistry and a minor in Classics;

Tyler Kevin Hodgson, of Washington,

son of David Hodgson and Pam

Schook: Bachelor of Arts/Psychology;

Johnathan K Leck, of Washington,

son of Mary and John Leck Biology: Bachelor of Science in Biology;

Daschie Renae Ouellette, of Washington, daughter of James and Kathy Ouellette: Bachelor of Arts in

Architectural Studies.

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