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2019 - Student Scholarship Winners

Posted on May 26, 2019

The Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club announced the winners of its annual Student Scholarship Contest at the Club’s May 21st luncheon meeting.

The Club awarded $1,000 college scholarships to each of three area high school seniors: Megan Dorantes from Sumner Academy, MacKensi Freese from Bonner Springs High School, and Amiel Green II from Washington High School. The Club awards these scholarships to the top female and male students who participate in the Club’s scholarship speech contest. Due to a tie for the female students, the club opted to award both top place females this year. These students competed with other outstanding high school students from Wyandotte County schools. All the students exemplify the highest academic, service and character standards in our community. We can all be proud of what Wyandotte County has helped produce in these students. The Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club congratulates them and wishes them the best in their pursuit of higher education.

Pictured left to right: MacKensi Freese, Bonner Springs High School; Megan Dorantes, Sumner Academy; John Freshnock, Vice-President of the KCK Rotary Club

- not pictured: Amiel Green II, Washington High School

2019 - State of the Government

Posted on May 16, 2019

On May 14, 2019, the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Kansas hosted the annual State of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. The Club has a long history of hosting this annual address, dating back to the 1960’s.

Mayor David Alvey delivered his second address as Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County. An estimated 350 people were in attendance to hear the mayor. The mayor's theme was "Building a Great City - From Our Neighborhoods Up". He touched on progress made and numerous accomplishments, while noting those things that still need to be done. He recognized several individuals that have helped make the city better.

KCK Rotary President, Melissa

Siebens and Mayor David Alvey

2019 - Annual Teacher Recognition

Posted on May 16, 2019

The Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club recognized outstanding educators from each of the Wyandotte County high schools at the Club’s May 7th luncheon meeting. This annual program of the Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club honors teachers in the county who represent the best of our community. The teachers were introduced by the respective school’s administrator, and the Club learned of each teacher’s unique contributions to the individual schools. Each educator was presented a plaque of appreciation. We are grateful to these teachers who give so much of themselves to educate and prepare our youth for the future.

Front row - Left to right:

AJ Hill, Bonner Springs High School; Jessica Thompson, Turner High School; Stephanie Graham, JC Harmon High School; Melissa Sieben, KCK Rotary Club President

Back row - Left to right:

Jen Wewers, KCK Rotary Club; Karri Whitney, Sumner Academy; Shelley Madrigal, Wyandotte High School; Andrew Turner, FL Schlagle High School; Tyler Sisco, Washington High School; Eric Mabie, Piper High School

Not pictured: Kevin O’Brien, Bishop Ward High School

2019 - Student Scholarship Contest

Posted on May 07, 2019

The Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club, as part of its annual Student Scholarship Contest, recognized outstanding high school students from Wyandotte county schools. One female and one male student from each school are nominated by their respective schools to compete for $1000 college scholarships. All the students exemplify the highest academic, service and character standards in our community. We can all be proud of what Wyandotte county has helped produce in these students. And we are excited about want they can bring in the future.

The female students, accompanied by family and school representatives, made short presentations before the club on April 16th at its weekly luncheon. The male students presented on April 23rd.

The Club will choose one female and one male from these outstanding high school students to receive a $1000.00 scholarship at the college or university of their choice. The scholarships will be awarded at the Club's luncheon on May 21st.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 – Female students

Left to Right (as they appear in the photo)

Ted Garcia, KCK Rotary Club; Destiny Haynes, FL Schlagle High School; Sophie Sadrakula, Bishop Ward High School; Annie Zheng, JC Harmon High School; Ronasia Simmons, Wyandotte High School; Kayla Wortman, Washington High School; MacKensi Freese, Bonner Springs High School; Scout Molder, Piper High School; and Megan Dorantes, Sumner Academy.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 – Male students

Left to Right (as they appear in the photo)

Ted Garcia, KCK Rotary Club; Jacob Nevels, Bishop Ward High School; Colton Lloyd, Piper High School; Rheijan Villegas, Turner High School; Klayton Coffman, Bonner Springs High School; Adan Baltazar, Wyandotte High School; Amiel Green II, Washington High School; Henry Madriles, Sumner Academy; and Alan Mejia, JC Harmon High School.