The following students are nominees for the 2020 Sportscasters Club Scholarship for their respective school. The nominees were chosen by the faculty and staff at each of their schools. The winners are chosen by the Sportscasters Club members. Please thank these businesses for their support of local high school athletics!
Abilene Auto Parts
Abilene Termite & Pest
Ace Home Center
American Family Insurance – Scott Ausherman
American Family Insurance – Laurie Debold
American Family Insurance – Daran Neuschafer
Anderson Body Shop
The Appliance Center
Arne Reinert, CPA, LLC
At Stake Ministries
Auburn Pharmacy
Bank of Tescott
Bethany College
Came Farms
Chuck’s Collision
Coldwell Banker – Emma Bixby
Coldwell Banker – Jessica Kindlesparger
Commercial Tire
Corkie’s Diner
D&M Body Shop
The Davidson Agency
Delphos Co-op
Don’s Tire
Doug Bradley Trucking
Eyecare Associates of Salina
Farley’s Bar & Grill
Farm Bureau Financial Services – George Dresie, Matt Pickrell & Theresa Pfeifer
Farmer’s State Bank of Lindsborg
First Bank Kansas
Fletcher & Associates
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers
Frisbie Construction
Gene’s Heartland Foods
Geoprobe Systems
Great Plains Federal Credit Union in Abilene
Harris Crop Insurance
Hometown Outdoor Power Sports
Hutchinson Community College
Ike’s Place
Lindsborg Community Hospital
M&M Tire
M&R Grill
Marshall Motors
Memorial Health System
Midwest Greyhound Supply
Minneapolis Jr./Sr. High School Lionbackers
Mokas
Nex-Tech Wireless
Oard’s Auto & Truck Repair
Occupational Performance Corp.
Ol Stuga
Ottawa County Lumber
Patterson Healthcare Pharmacy
Peoples Bank & Trust
Pestinger Heating & Air
Phelps Seed
Quarterback Club of Lindsborg
Robson Oil
Rock City Burger Shop
Salina Regional Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
Salina Surgical Hospital
Scoular Company
Smart Insurance
Tossed ‘N Sauced Pizza
Vanderbilt’s
Vernon Jewelers
Wells Fargo – Robert Justice
West’s Country Mart
Zey’s Market
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (4), Basketball (4), Track & Field (4)
College and major: University of Kansas, Chemical Engineering/Pre-Medicine
Parents: Julia Mayden and Brian Holmes
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Student Council President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Peers Using Responsible Strategies, L.O.N.E. Rangers, Book Club, Site Council Member, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society
Awards/Academic Achievements: Kansas Honor Scholar, Baush and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Principal’s Honor Roll, 4x Kansas Volleyball Association all-academic first team
Volunteer Activities: Blood Drive host/volunteer, Mental Health Project, organized Junior Cowgirl summer basketball and volleyball camps, volunteer coach for Abilene Parks and Recreation Department youth basketball team, First United Methodist adult participant
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Cross Country (4), Track & Field (4)
College and major: Hutchinson Community College, Physics
Parents: Samantha and Dewayne Geissinger
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: German Club president, National Honor Society, German Honor Society, Band (marching & pep), Indoor Drumline, FBLA, Abilene RESIST, Scholars Bowl, Student Peers Using Responsible Strategies, L.O.N.E. Rangers, Art Club
Awards/Academic Achievements: Sean D. Biggs Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient to Germany, Kansas FBLA Pin Design Contest winner, 1st place for Unit 4 in “We The People” competition, Outstanding 1 rating at Regional Solo Contest, 10th place at state FBLA conference in “Help Desk”, Judges Choice Award at NCKL Art Show, Silver, Bronze and Achievement Awards in National German Exam, Awards at SchülerKongress in various events, including 1st place in film contest two years consecutively, Principal’s Honor Roll
Volunteer Activities: Represented German Club at Retired Teachers of Dickinson County meeting, tutor, organized a public tobacco-free movie night, assisted elderly neighbor in medical emergency, church usher/altar server, assisted food drive through a school dodgeball tournament, oversaw creation of new crosswalks in AHS/AMS parking lot, served as a timer/score keeper for Regional Scholars Bowl Tournament, volunteered for Trails, Rails, and Tales 150th Chisholm Trail Celebration, assisted youth art activities
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (4), Track & Field (4), Cheer (4)
College and major: Fort Hays State University, Athletic Training/Pre-Medicine
Parents: Brandi and Thomas McGivney
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: FCCLA, Student Council, Powerlifting, AHS Culinary Team, Student Peers Using Responsible Strategies, L.O.N.E. Rangers, Peer Tutor, Art Club, Book Club, Junior Rotarian, National Honor Society
Awards/Academic Achievements: Kansas nominee for U.S. Presidential Scholar in CTE, Kansas Honor Scholar, Principal’s Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, academic letter 4x, Kansas Volleyball Association Academic First Team, KVA Academic Team Award, NCKL Academic Athlete Award, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Pro-State State Competition Top Team Award, Bronze Medal JCCC Culinary Competition
Volunteer Activities: Red Cross Blood Drive, Summer Travel Softball, State Wrestling mat crew, Eisenhower Center Easter Egg Roll, Salina Rescue Mission Meal, Winfield Veteran’s Home, Trails and Rails Event, Dickinson County Youth Court, graduation escort, Disney Cook Around the World Competition Team, RYLA Camp delegate
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Basketball (1), Baseball (4)
College and major: Salina Area Technical College, Diesel Technology
Parents: Darcy and Jamie Bradley
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Awards/Academic Achievements: FFA President, former FFA Treasurer, A-Honor Roll for four years, SATC Dean’s List in Fall of 2019, Student of the Month in April 2016, certified MIG/stick welder through SATC, Homecoming King candidate
Volunteer Activities: Altar server at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, CAPS Auction, Farm Bureau Ag Days, Tri-Rivers Fair Petting Zoo, Brookville Community Easter Egg Hunt, Brookville Labor Day Rodeo Concessions
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Wrestling (4), Baseball (3)
College and major: Kansas State University, Sports Marketing
Parents: Angela and Jeremy Hopkins
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Science Olympiad, Business Professionals of America
Awards/Academic Achievements: 4.0 GPA throughout high school, Ell-Saline Student of the Month in February 2020, Salina Noon Optimist Club Unsung Hero, National Honor Society Secretary
Volunteer Activities: Christmas Angel Tree, CAPS Auction, Brookville Rodeo Concessions, Brookville Community Easter Egg Hunt, Saline County Fair Petting Zoo, Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart, Ell-Saline Elementary Summer School program, Salina Public Library Summer Reading Program, Vacation Bible School leader for First Covenant Church
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Track & Field (4)
College and major: N/A
Parents: Kimberly and Kerry Parks
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, PALS, theatre
Awards/Academic Achievements: Honor Roll
Volunteer Activities: CAPS Auction, Brookville Rodeo Concessions, Farm Bureau Ag Days
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Basketball (4)
College and major: Kansas State University, Biological Systems Engineering
Parents: Jona and Mark Freel
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Cubs Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Entrepreneurship, Art Club
Awards/Academic Achievements: National Honor Society Vice President, STUCO Treasurer, Citizenship Award, FHSU Math Relays Teams – 2nd place and 3rd place 2x, 2x Entrepreneurship top salsman, Outstanding English Student Award, Excellence in Science, Outstanding Achievements in Social Studies
Volunteer Activities: Bohemian Hills Veteran Turkey Hunt guide, Children’s Church, Fellowship in Action, Meals on Wheels
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (3), Basketball (4), Cross Country (1), Track & Field (4)
College and major: Fort Hays State University, Education
Parents: Londa and Erik Shupe
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Cubs Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Cubs Club, dance team, spring play, fall musical
Awards/Academic Achievements: FCA Vice President, STUCO Co-president, Citizenship Award, High Honor Roll
Volunteer Activities: Summer Children’s Theatre, KampOut Junior Counselor, summer volleyball coach, kids summer track camp, Meals on Wheels, trash cleanup after home games
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Basketball (3), Baseball (3)
College and major: Cloud County Community College, Education
Parents: Kim and Ted Martin
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: N/A
Awards/Academic Achievements: N/A
Volunteer Activities: Over 40 hours of volunteer work, helped at Minneapolis golf course, Nelson Farms and C&R Plating
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Basketball (4), Volleyball (3), Softball (2)
College and major: University of Notre Dame, Accounting
Parents: Kim and Lance Cochran
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Mother Teresa Community Captain House Leader, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Scholars Bowl, Friends of Rachel President, Seatbelts Are For Everyone Vice President, FHSU Math Relays, Debate, Forensics, Band, Big Questions Debate, Football Manager, Relay for Life, Junior Leadership of Salina, City of Salina Tree Advisory Board, Junior Civitian, Catholic Youth Organizations, Current Events Group
Awards/Academic Achievements: High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA), Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Kansas Honor Scholar, Presidential Academic Award, Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completer, qualified and placed third at State Debate, placed 68th as two-speaker team at Nationals, qualified for State Forensics in Extemporaneous Speaking and Informative Speaking, 3x state tournament qualifier for Science Olympiad, placed 13th overall out of 51 schools in FHSU Math Relays, 3x all-academic in volleyball
Volunteer Activities: Community Housing Development Corporation of Central Kansas, completed 60+ hours of service work every year in high school, Meals on Wheels, City of Salina Tree Advisory Board, Relay for Life team captain
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Basketball (4), Golf (4)
College and major: University of Kansas, Business
Parents: Tara and Todd Herrenbruck
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Community Captain for Margaret Mary House
Awards/Academic Achievements: High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) in senior and junior years
Volunteer Activities: Helps at the Salina Country Club pro shop
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (4), Basketball (4), Track & Field (4)
College and major: Kansas Wesleyan University, Nursing
Parents: Melissa and Terry Goetz
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Junior Civitan, St. Margaret Mary Community Leader, S.A.F.E., Friends of Rachel, Band, Yearbook, National Honor Society
Awards/Academic Achievements: Dane Hansen Student Scholarship recipient, High Honor Roll all four years, President’s Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Excellence, Outreach Ministry letterman
Volunteer Activities: Catholic Youth Organization, Prayer and Action, Totus Tuus, Relay For Life, River Festival
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Wrestling (4)
College and major: Emporia State University, Biology with specialization in Optometry
Parents: Chandi and Jason Chard
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, representative for Salina Central in Topeka at the Capitol, concession stand worker
Awards/Academic Achievements: Four-year HS Honor Roll, 2x Class 5A KWCA Academic first team, American Family and Vype Magazine Student-Athlete of the Month in 2019
Volunteer Activities: Helping at the offices of Dr. Banniger and Dr. Varenhorst, Relay for Life, Blood Drive, yard spring clean-up for Salina residents, worked with grade school students, Salina Central Alumni Golf Tournament
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Cross Country (4), Basketball (4), Track & Field (4)
College and major: Missouri Western State University, Biology with a Health Science concentration
Parents: Tricia and Matt Cobb
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Photo and people’s pages editor for Yearbook, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rotary Club Class representative, Civic Leadership Conference, writing lab tutor
Awards/Academic Achievements: Presidential Medal, Kansas Honor Society, 4x Renaissance Student, 4x President’s Honor Roll
Volunteer Activities: First Presbyterian Church Youth Group Leader and Praise Band, Relay for Life Youth Event co-leader
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Swimming (4), Tennis (1), Cross Country (1)
College and major: University of Kansas, Mechanical Engineering
Parents: Callie and Chris Rost
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Girls swimming manager, National Honor Society, Band, District Band, State Band, participant in Swim to a Wish, Key Club
Awards/Academic Achievements: National Honor Society Treasurer, trumpet section leader in band, 3.8 GPA, weighted 4.0 GPA, academic letter winner, finalist for Dane Hansen
Volunteer Activities: Blood Drive, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Festival, Salina Aquatics Club, life guard, office assistant, boys state
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (4), Basketball (4), Track & Field (4)
College and major: Kansas State University, Chemistry
Parents: Dalisa and Chase Maxton
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Marching Band
Awards/Academic Achievements: Kansas Scholar, four-year academic letter winner
Volunteer Activities: St. Mary’s Catholic Church folk choir, volleyball and basketball assistant coach, concession stand for volleyball tournament, gymnastics meet assistant, gymnastics choreographer
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Basketball (4), Track & Field (1)
College and major: Washburn University, Business
Parents: Richelle Winters and Brian Garrett
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: N/A
Awards/Academic Achievements: Academic letter all four years, 3.97 GPA
Volunteer Activities: Middle school camps during the summer, helps at a remodeling business
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Basketball (4), Softball (1), Track & Field (3)
College and major: Kansas State University, Health Sciences
Parents: Renae and Jim Raubenstine
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, yearbook, newspaper
Awards/Academic Achievements: Academic letter all four years, Citizenship Award, 4X Honor Roll
Volunteer Activities: Mission trips through United Methodist Church of the Cross, Relay for Life team captain and committee member, Salina Food Bank, Angel Academy, Salina South HS prom, helped at On the Pot
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Wrestling (4)
College and major: Fort Hays State University, Business
Parents: Jennifer Krob and Dwight Hopp
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Band
Awards/Academic Achievements: Smoky Valley Outstanding Character Award, 2020 Homecoming King, Vype academic athlete of the month, 3x all-academic first team
Volunteer Activities: DARE mentor, Bethany Church Youth Group
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Basketball (1), Track & Field (4)
College and major: Kansas State University, Kinesiology
Parents: Robyn and Chuck Peters
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Vision Tek Student Board, National Honor Society, KAYS, Drama
Awards/Academic Achievements: Kansas Board of Regents Designated Scholar, Kansas Board of Regents curriculum completer, No. 1 rank out of 63 students, Kansas Honor Scholar, 4.0 GPA throughout high school, 33 ACT
Volunteer Activities: St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Lindsborg
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Basketball (4), Tennis (4)
College and major: University of Kansas, Aerospace Engineering
Parents: Tammie and Doug Schneider
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pep Club, Vision Tek Student Board, Spanish Club, Band, Viking Mentor
Awards/Academic Achievements: National Honor Society President, Kansas Honor Scholar, KU Chancellor Scholar, KBCA all-state academic team, 33 ACT, graduating with High Honors
Volunteer Activities: Coach of flag football and basketball teams, Trinity United Methodist Church, school-wide Community Service Day
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (4), Basketball (4), Softball (2)
College and major: Kansas State University, Kinesiology
Parents: Karla and David Tillberg
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: Big Brothers Big Sister, National Honor Society, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Awards/Academic Achievements: All-league academic award, Honor Roll all four years, Excellence in Writing
Volunteer Activities: Church, Certified Nursing Assistant, Child Care Provider
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Football (4), Basketball (4), Baseball (4)
College and major: Kansas State University, Biology
Parents: Amber and Chad Eklund
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Science Club, Journalism, Future Farmers of America, Choir
Awards/Academic Achievements: High Honor Roll, Kansas Honor Scholar, 3.85 GPA, Honors Student Medal, second place in Journalism Regionals for Headlines and Design, FFA All-League Emblem
Volunteer Activities: Salvation Army Christmas Drive, Salvation Army, Prairie Patch Show, packed backpacks for kids in need, cleaned outside of Kenwood View Nursing Home, cleaned streets in Gypsum, moved furniture in storage
Sports participated in high school and number of years: Volleyball (2), Cross Country (2), Softball (4)
College and major: Kansas State University, Kinesiology
Parents: Mary and Steve Weis
Athletic Achievements
School Activities: National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Student Council, Choir, Junior Leadership of Salina
Awards/Academic Achievements: Senior Class Vice President, 2x Legacy Award winner, Kansas Honor Scholar, Honor Roll, top 10 percent of class, Excellence in Writing, Alto Section Leader
Volunteer Activities: Church, club softball, giving pitching lessons to young athletes, CNA certified, assisted with local softball camps and teams, vacation bible school leader
2020
Abilene – Beth Holmes
Ell-Saline – Noah Hopkins
Minneapolis – Derek Freel
Sacred Heart – Hannah Goetz
Salina Central – Cooper Chard
Salina South – Victoria Maxton
Smoky Valley – Cade Schneider
Southeast of Saline – Meredith Tillberg
2019
Abilene – Sydney Burton
Ell-Saline – Nick Davenport
Minneapolis – Kaden McCullick
Sacred Heart – Trace Leners
Salina Central – Taylon Peters
Salina South – Camdyn Schreiber
Smoky Valley – Tim Lambert
Southeast of Saline – Molly Chitty
2018
Abilene – Jensen Roth
Ell-Saline – Lexington Kochanowski
Minneapolis – Dalton Wilson
Sacred Heart – Kelsey Doll
Salina Central – Elisa Backes
Salina South – Carson Harris
Smoky Valley – Nick Reinert
Southeast of Saline – Morgan Thaxton
2017
Abilene – Parker Base
Ell-Saline – Sydney Omli
Sacred Heart – Stratton Brown
Salina Central – Emma Cain
Salina South – Justin Sullivan
Southeast of Saline – Kendall Schlesener
2016
Abilene – Andrew Schwarting
Ell-Saline – Dakota Came
Sacred Heart – Makenzie Kack
Salina Central – Jetta Greene
Salina South – Jacob Yarochowicz
Southeast of Saline – Allison Stutterheim
2015
Abilene – Tanner Hoekman
Ell-Saline – Emma Drees
Sacred Heart – Maggie Doll
Salina Central – Marysa Bradshaw
Salina South – Alison Rassette
Southeast of Saline – Linzy Kaniper
2014
Abilene – Jesse Patrick
Ell-Saline – Paige Johnson
Sacred Heart – Tracie Thibault
Salina Central – Shaelyn Martin
Salina South – Marisa Mitchell
Southeast of Saline – Lindsay Poague
