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Rogers to Attend Columbia University
Caleb Rogers, Derby, 2025, will be attending Columbia University this fall to study Economics! 💙🦁 Caleb chose Columbia for its commitment to intellectual curiosity and for fostering an environment that encourages students to make the most of opportunities for academic, professional, and personal growth. “I am extremely fortunate to have
Ling Declares Aerospace Engineering Major at UF
Harry Ling (Collegiate, 2025) will be attending the University of Florida this fall, majoring in aerospace engineering. UF stood out to Harry for its accredited Honors Program, top-tier engineering department, and strong connections to the aerospace industry. He was also selected for the University Scholars Research Society, which provides him
Barkus Recognized at Senior Ceremony
Alexsis Barkus, South High, 2025, was recognized for her outstanding achievements at the South Senior High Celebration Ceremony on April 30th. Alexsis was honored as the Class of 2025 Valedictorian. She maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and ranked highest academically among her peers. She also received the Honor
Barkus and Team Win Collaboration Award at LCE
We are thrilled to share that Alexsis Barkus (2025), with a team of four other students from South High, competed in the Washburn Leadership Challenge Event (LCE) in Topeka, Kansas, this past Thursday and Friday – and made history! The event is a simulation set in the fictional city of
Orief and Rogers: DECA State Champions!
We are thrilled to share that 2025 scholars Jana Orief (Northwest High) and Caleb Rogers (Derby High) were named DECA State Champions at the 2025 DECA State Career Development Conference at K-State! Jana earned the title of State Champion in the Start-Up Business Plan event, where she developed a 10-page
Ling Finishes Swim Season with State Medals
Congratulations to Harry Ling (Collegiate, 2025) on his performances at the AVCTL League Championship and Kansas Boys Swim and Dive State Championship. At the League Championship, Harry placed first in all four of his events: 200 and 500 freestyle, 200 medley relay, and 400 freestyle relay. At State, Harry brought
