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THE 38TH ANNUAL

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AS Service Alumni ScholarshipEthan Tomasi

ASE Automotive Master Certified Technician ScholarshipCaleb Whalen, Nathan Whitley

Automotive Distinguished Senior AwardThe program recognizes distinguished four-year Automotive Technology students graduating with a cumulative GPA between a 3.4 and a 3.7.

James Baird, Ryan Ferris, Keenan Gatz, Jonathan Ladwig, Benjamin Morgenstern, Camden Mylott, Austin Schmelzle, Brandon York

Chris & Heather Davison ScholarshipIsaac Dillard

Dr. Roger ‘Doc’ Adams ScholarshipEricka Ward

Eugene V. Gardner Automotive Outstanding Senior AwardJonathan Meyer

Exceptional Automotive Senior AwardThe program recognizes exceptional four-year Automotive Technology students graduating with a cumulative GPA between a 3.7 and a 4.0.

Weston Gehlbach, Rolando Hernandez De Leon, Santiago Perez, Blake Simon

George Brooker ScholarshipIsaac Dillard

Johnny Vietti Memorial ScholarshipAbhirajsinh Thakor

Joyace A. Gordon ScholarshipJoshua Roach

Ken Gordon Outstanding Senior Leadership AwardSamuel Chadwick

Kobel Auto Tech ScholarshipAlexis Musket

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Nick Chase Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is presented by Mike and Lisa Chase in memory of their son, Nick. Nick was an automotive technology student at Pittsburg State University. Established in 2013, this scholarship is for an undergraduate student who shares Nick’s passion and commitment to all things automotive.

Jonathan Ladwig

Paul A. and Mary C. Oberholtzer ScholarshipCharles Audley, Jonathan Rutherford, Dwarkesh Thakkar

Pete J. Holman Diesel Outstanding Senior AwardThe Pete J. Holman Award is the highest award given to a four-year diesel student. In 2008 the faculty decided to begin distinguishing a top Diesel graduating senior. Pete Holman graduated from PSU in 1963 from the College of Business. He had a very successful career at Caterpillar Corporation working heavily in the mining group. Mr. Holman is well known internationally for his expertise with Caterpillar mining equipment. In 1993, Mr. Holman began serving on the four-year automotive advisory board, and is the person who can be most attributed to the rebirth and growth of PSU’s Diesel and Heavy Equipment curriculum. He has been instrumental in guiding the curriculum, advising the department, and guiding graduates into a career path at Caterpillar Corporation.

Jesse Toombs

Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Club of Pittsburg, KS ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to a full–time undergraduate student who shares a passion for the automobile, demonstrated by an above average grade level in the pursuit of a degree in one of the Automotive Technology majors.

Ericka Ward

Ron Downing ScholarshipAnton Reinhofer

Toyota Scholars Program ScholarshipBlake Chambers, Gage Efken

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AGC of America ScholarshipWilliam Corlett, Michael Hoffman, Tyson Sites, Tucker Tribble, Alexander Wilson, Derrick Yager

AGC of America Scholarship 2019Adrian Ensaldo, Derrick McCarthy, Brayden Stanhope

Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship Gavin Dillow, Adrian Ensaldo, Brock Hipp, Jared Robbins, Sherrick Rogers, Brayden Stanhope

Builders Association Scholarship Huzaifa Hasan, Michael Hoffman, Tyson Stites, Jack Tenbrink

Coleman Family Interior Design ScholarshipDatasha Carlock, Analysia Carillo, Emerson Cochran, Riley Davis, Sophie Forrer, Reid Hentzen, Emilee Janssen, Kristin Martin, Maia McManis, Hayley Nape, Gracie Olson, Avery Parker, Maggie Parsons, Kelsey Pearl, Christney Renick, Jack Ricker, Jaybe Shufelberger, Zachary Smith, Daria Stricklin, Kyanna Thorne, Audrey Unruh, Brooklyn Woodworth

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Conco Construction ScholarshipNoah Martin, Kacee Moore, Tyson Stites, Kale Stover,

Construction Alumni Association Scholarship The PSU Construction Alumni Association was established in 1988 by a group of PSU construction alumni in an effort to provide scholarships for PSU construction students. The scholarships are primarily funded through three annual golf tournaments: one each in Wichita, Kansas City and Pittsburg. Each of these tournaments are supported by PSU alumni and a large number of construction and construction related companies.

Ben Aistrup, Connor Baker, Riley Bingham, Marshall Bonham, Keagan Boyd, Michael Brown, Jessica Brynds, Zachary Bures, Garret Durr, Aaron Elliot, Adrian Ensaldo, Ryan Enyart, Garick Fairchild, Samuel Gibson, Dylan Gordon, Isiah Hardeman, Paul Hilbert, Michael Hoffman, Graham Hudelson, Tyler Korte, Joseph Landwehr, Dervon Lee, Derek McCarthy, Logan McCollar, Jack McGavran, Andrew McMillan, Todd Morrow, Julia Mount, Brendan Ohlmeier, Caleb Pahl, Dominic Pauly, Koith Quiroz, Austin Rodriguez, Braxton Saye, Tanner Schmidt, Wyatt Seufert, Erin Simonds, Ethan Stallbaumer, Brayden Stanhope, Tyson Stites, Caden Swinicki, Jack Tenbrink, Kristen Van Hoosen, Noah Verbraken, Ally Walter, Dunkan Watrous, Tyler Wayland, Tyler White, Alex Wilson, Derrick Yager

Construction Safety ScholarshipAmber Akins, Michael Hoffman, Landon Myers

Crossland Construction Company ScholarshipA firm believer that education is the key to any future, Crossland Construction awards scholarships in an effort to provide assistance to young men and women entering the construction field. “We don’t just build buildings – We Build Futures!”

Caleb Biancarelli, Gabriel Blair, Blaine Boudreaux, Preston Boyd, Cole Brown, Jacob Burke, Cooper Clarke, Alexander Conley, Keegan Duncan, Jacob Eitel, Carson Gonzalez, Isaac Haverkamp, Ethan Hess, William Hinman, Joshua Hornback, Erik Howland, Austen Hunt, Kale Irwin, Isaac Jennings, Dylan Johnson, Madison Keller, Taytum Langerot, Luke Loy, Ryder Mathes, Kassidy May, Cole Morris, Todd Morrow, Connor Niemyer, Blake Parsons, Grant Perkins, Hunter Pudenz, Tyler Pyche, Jase Robinson, Austin Rodriguez, Ethan Royer, Colten Schweda, Erin Simonds, Makalah Sisco, Adam Smith, Colan Snodgrass, Trent Steckline, Tyson Stites, Colton Vanvleck, Tyler Wayland, Aaron Westervelt, Mitchell Woods, Derrick Yager, Abigail Zahm

Crossland Heavy Contractors ScholarshipGrant Appleberg, Garrett Brittain, Gavin Dillow, Samuel Grant, Michael Hamblin, Tyler Korte, Koith Quiroz, Brayden Stanhope

Evergreen Industrial PSU School of Construction ScholarshipKenton Richards, Jared Robbins

Gene E. Russell Endowment ScholarshipRyan Enyart, Samuel Gibson, Brock Hipp, Blake Parsons, Brayden Stanhope

Joe and Diane Levens ScholarshipAusten Hunt, Maria Madrigal, Hunter Pearsons, Tyson Stites

Key Construction ScholarshipIsiah Hardeman, Trenton Latta, Olivia Leslie, Logan McCollar

Mark Bandon ScholarshipCameron Cothran

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Dennis V. Alvarez ScholarshipThe Dennis V. Alvarez Scholarship is in honor of Dennis Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in History in 1968. He supported Pittsburg State University as a member of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Industry Advisory Committee during his distinguished career with the Boeing Co. The scholarship is awarded to an Engineering Technology major with a preference to students from Mulvane High School or students with a physical handicap.

Martin Tholstrup

Engineering Technology Alumni ScholarshipColby McManis, William Scruggs, Evan Taylor, Samuel White

Fabrik Engineering Technology ScholarshipCaleb Jones

Harold W. Compton Scholarship FundThe Harold W. Compton Scholarship is a memorial scholarship in honor of Pittsburg businessman, Harold W. Compton. Established in 1988, the scholarship is targeted to attract highly qualified students into the Engineering Technology programs.

Chet Albin, Dillon Campbell, Caleb Chase, Zane Cornejo, Cooper Cunningham, Sophie Forrer, Christopher Goddard, Logan Henderson, Colby McManis, Jeremiah Ruiz Diaz, Noah Ryan, William Scruggs, Kayley Smith, Dylan Waggoner, Jarrod Wallace, Ronnie Weisinger, Trysten Williamson, Michael Winslow, Zachariah Woods

Paul & Mary C. Oberholtzer ScholarshipCooper Cunningham, Christopher Goddard, Lee Head

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Martin K. Eby Construction PSU School of Construction ScholarshipLakin Petz, Tyler White

MCAA National ScholarshipJoseph Hundley, Dervon Lee, Colten Lovejoy

MSM Contractors ScholarshipBen Airstrup, Marshall Bonham, Samuel Gibson, Michael Hoffman

NECA ScholarshipJackson Eber

Patrick Mercer / E&K of Kansas City, Inc. ScholarshipPatrick Pennock, Mat Sampson, Tanner Schmidt, Lindzee York

Roche Constructors, Inc. PSU School of Construction ScholarshipBryce Lane, Colby Watson

Stanley J. Wilch ScholarshipKale Irwin

Weis Family PSU School of Construction ScholarshipDeserae Schwindt

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C. Todd Clark ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in honor of C. Todd Clark who was a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers in St. Louis, MO.

Seth Lindsey

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Alumni ScholarshipThe Mechanical Engineering Technology Alumni Scholarship is awarded to recognize the generosity of all the Mechanical Program Alumni that have provided funds to support the education of students in the Mechanical Engineering Program. The Scholarship was established in 2004 to provide financial assistance and to recognize the academic efforts of Mechanical Engineering Technology majors.

Sarah Case, Colin Donovan, Kyle Huffaker, Leonel Mazariegos

Tim Thomas and Larry Williamson ScholarshipSarah Myane

Wilfred J. & Joyce Morin-Cumiskey ScholarshipHayden Drake

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Charles Russell Memorial ScholarshipThe Charles Russell Memorial Scholarship is presented in memory of Charles Russell who was employed at PITSCO. The memorial scholarship was established by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell, and Mr. Harvey Dean, CEO of PITSCO. This scholarship is awarded to an Electronics Engineering Technology and Plastics Engineering Technology student each year.

Martin Tholstrup

Instrument Society of America ScholarshipNathanael Berwaldt, Zachary Pagel, Matthew Krantz, Dawson Vogel

John L. Johnston Memorial ScholarshipThe John L. Johnston Scholarship is provided through Mr. John L. Johnston, who received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at PSU and his graduate degree in technology at PSU. This scholarship was established in 2008 for Electronics Engineering Technology majors.

Xzavier Person, Erick Torres

Lucy Ann and Herbert A. Sheldon ScholarshipThe Lucy Ann and Herbert A. Sheldon Scholarship was established in 1991 with preference to female students in mathematics or engineering technology. Mrs. Sheldon graduated from Kansas State Teachers College in 1927 and taught mathematics, physical education, and Latin. Her husband was employed by the Phillips Petroleum company for forty years.

Sarah Case

PSU Electronics Alumni ScholarshipIsaiah Hill, Austin Smith

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Carl J. Tabor Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1984 by Mrs. Caroline Tabor and son James in honor of Mr. Tabor’s memory.

Camille Holman, Caleb Jones, Trey Leonard, Matthew Long, Connor Pope, Timothy Waisner

Charles Russell Memorial ScholarshipThe Charles Russell Memorial Scholarship is presented in memory of Charles Russell who was employed at PITSCO. The memorial scholarship was established by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell, and Mr. Harvey Dean, CEO of PITSCO. This scholarship is awarded to an Electronics Engineering Technology and Plastics Engineering Technology student each year.

Jason Holt

Dr. George Graham Plastics Technology ScholarshipThe Dr. George Graham Plastics Technology Scholarship was established in 2011 by Mr. Bob Tyler (‘75) to honor Dr. Graham’s vision and dedication to the PSU Plastics program for more than 34 years. As the first professor in Plastics at PSU he helped developed the program from its infancy and eventually gain accreditation.

Kage Negron, Kelsey Reeves, Mccormick Snyder, Tanner Tribble, Garrett Vanbecelaere, Trenton Vaughn, Douglas Wells, Logan Whitlow

James A. Doti ScholarshipMr. Doti was born in 1925 and received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from Kansas State Teachers College in 1952. In 1974 he established Jadcore, Inc. in Terre Haute, IN, a recycling company to salvage plastic by–product waste. This scholarship was established by his children in honor of his 70th birthday. He passed away in 2016.

Tabitha Claeys

James R. Johnson ScholarshipSon of PSU alumni, Robert (Bob) Johnson, Sr., Jim Johnson owned a plastics business in Tulsa, selling turf irrigation material in Oklahoma, and Arkansas. In 1996, at the age of 39, he died in a car accident on the Indian Nation Turnpike going back to Tulsa. Bob and Betty endowed this scholarship in his memory to be awarded to students in the Plastics Engineering Technology program.

Lukas Amershek, Alex Johnson

Maurice V. Reagan Memorial ScholarshipMr. Reagan was an Electrical Engineering graduate of Kansas University in 1930. He worked for Atkinson Armature in Pittsburg, KS and Chanute Ash Grove Lime and Cement Co. He retired as Chief Electrical Engineer in 1976 and passed away in 1980. This scholarship was established by Mrs. Neural Regan and daughter Barbara Reagan Fern in his memory.

Connor Cravens, Lexington Peterson, Connor Ramsey, Kasey Reynolds, Noah Ryan, Garrett Schick, Banner Updike, Michael Winslow

Professors Henry Emadipour & Chris Ibeh Memorial ScholarshipDivya Himanshu Patel

Pittsburg State University Plastics Alumni Scholarship Taygen Bantz, Dylan Beane, Jackson Blake, Richard Bryant, Garrett Burghart, Nicholas Clark, Cole Cooper, Hayden Miller, Zeel Patel, Benjamin Spachek, Jordan Thomas, Thinh Tran, Samuel White

Pittsburg State University Plastics Alumni Endowment ScholarshipLukas Amershek, Kaedra Brenner, Elijah Harris

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Scholarship - NebraskaMasen Cook, Abigail Howard, Grant Howard, Logan Lord, Colton Paasch, Ely Parks, Caleb Thompson

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Bob Roberts Scholarship for the Printing Management Fund Mr. Roberts was a faculty member in the department from 1966 to 1996. He earned a bachelors degree from Arkansas State University and a masters degree from Kansas State College of Pittsburg. The Bob Roberts Scholarship was established in 1996 and recognizes accomplishments in scholastic endeavors, dedication in pursuing knowledge and service to the department and the potential for success in the industry. This scholarship recognizes a management major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Brandon Lee, Kayla Smith

Carole and Richard Jacques Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1996 and honors a dedicated teacher known to most as “Jake.” Richard Jacques received a BSED from PSU in 1957 and an MS in 1958. He joined the faculty at PSU in 1957 as an Assistant Instructor and retired as a full Professor in 1995. He taught photomechanical processes and color reproduction courses. He also taught the first offset printing course at PSU. This scholarship recognizes a student’s scholastic accomplishments and potential for future success. A 3.0 GPA is required.

Brandon Lee

David R. Butler Printing Scholarship FundJoseph Ngo

Edna Lucille Vehlow Printing Scholarship FundThis scholarship was established in 1996 at the request of Edna Vehlow. She attended PSU where she learned the printing trade. While working towards her Masters Degree she held a teaching fellowship in Psychology. She worked for newspapers in Pittsburg and Junction City before purchasing and editing The Ulysses and The Nebraska Dispatch. She sold the newspapers and moved to Topeka in the 1940s and was an Educational Therapist at the Menninger Foundation. She worked for the Topeka Capital –Journal until her retirement and passed away in 1995.

Chelsea Cox, Molly Crager, Sara Dressler, Olivia Frazier, Faith Hawk, Alexis Houser, Hope Kearney, Morgan Law, Lauren Wools, Victoria Wright

John E. White Scholarship FundJalen Dostal

Kate Strandberg Scholarship FundAbigail Mitchell

Lawrence G. Cutler Scholarship FundChelsea Cox

Linda Grilz Distinguished Service AwardAudrey Dainty

Lowell and Rosalia Ross Endowed Scholarship FundLesly Bocanegra

Mahon Memorial ScholarshipDeborah Thomas

Ralph F. Ponchur Memorial Scholarship The Ralph F. Ponchur Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003. The scholarship recognizes commitment to the printing and graphics industry. It is restricted to junior and senior students in the Graphics and Imaging Technologies department who have demonstrated leadership and spirit for service.

Molly Crager, Michaela Davied

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Forrest and Emma Penney ScholarshipForrest Penney began his career with PSU as a faculty member in 1948. He was the Chairperson of Industrial Arts and Education from 1967 to 1978. He received a BSED from PSU in 1941 and a MS in 1948. This scholarship was started in his honor.

Lindsey Baker, Joshua Patterson, Stefan Blankenship, Joseph George, Jared Baugh, Sydney Brumback, Colin Potluri

Harold L. Scott ScholarshipThis scholarship was established by Gene Strandberg to honor his family. The Strandberg family worked hard to send their three children to college where they received degrees ranging from Baccalaureates to Doctorates.

Lindsey Baker

Kate and Cliff Strandberg ScholarshipThis scholarship was established by Gene Strandberg to honor his family. The Strandberg family worked hard to send their three children to college where they received degrees ranging from Baccalaureates to Doctorates.

Joseph George

Ben S. Vineyard Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship honors Ben Vineyard who came to PSU in 1963 as a Professor and Chairman of the Technology Education Department. He was the author of several vocational education books. He retired in 1982 and passed away in 1992.

Ross Harper, Kevin Stalsberg, Valarie Dellrocco, Brandon Callaway

Leland D. and Emajeane S. Boone Memorial ScholarshipMr. Boone was the Director of the Vocational Technical Institute (VTI) at PSU from 1954 until his retirement in 1978. As director, he was recognized as an outstanding leader in vocational education on both a state and national level because of the accomplishments of the VTI in preparing young men and women for employment. This scholarship was established in his honor.

Jared Gross, Scott Murrow

Ray A. Boyer Scholarship FundLauren Treece

Robert and Betty Johnson ScholarshipBrandon Lee, Stuart Zizzo

Stanley Hlasta Scholarship Fund Becker Griffin

Vequist Scholarship Fund Neali Weaver

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Architectural Woodwork Institute Education ScholarshipKendra Vanpolen

Auman and Kathleen Medley Endowed Wood Technology ScholarshipThis scholarship was named in honor of Mr. Auman Medley and his late wife Kathleen. Mr. Medley graduated from PSU in 1970 with a degree in Technology Studies and retired after teaching for 21 years in the Carl Junction, MO, school district. Auman passed away in 2018.

Connor Jennings

EGR Construction ScholarshipHunter Boggs

Gator Millworks ScholarshipSpencer Baum

Kenny Ponder Master Woodcraft ScholarshipGage Davis

Republic Elite ScholarshipHunter Boggs, Spencer Baum

Woodworking Machinery Industry Association ScholarshipKelson Claassen, Kendrea Vanpolen, Caleb Withnow, Gage Davis, Kristen VanHoosen

Woodworking Technology Industry Institute ScholarshipKelson Claassen, Chris Wernimont

Joan Ann O’Brien & Michael Thomas O’Brien ScholarshipJonathan Barteaux, Mary George, Alyssa Meyers

James Martin ScholarshipMason Hagge

Otto A. Hankammer ScholarshipLindsey Baker

Pitsco Technical Education ScholarshipMichael Aversman

Robert E. Bradley ScholarshipDylan Fuehrer

Wasser ScholarshipDylan Fuehrer

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Albert M. Miller ScholarshipPadee Vang

Charles L. and Madeline Harrison White Memorial ScholarshipLindzee York

College of Technology ScholarshipThis scholarship receives donations from faculty and alumni through the annual Phonathon. It continues to help many College of Technology students in their pursuit of a college degree.

Dawson Essary, Weston Gehlbach, Joseph George, Graham Hudelson, Matthew Krantz

Curtis and Karen Spicer Finch Scholarship Curt and Karen Finch have spent most of their long careers as educators and each of them has been honored with a PSU Alumni Award for Meritorious Achievement. They have established two PSU scholarships, one in each of their fields, to encourage others to become educators. Curt’s undergraduate studies focused on automotive technology as well as vocational and technical teacher preparation. Over the years he has become internationally known as a professor, scholar, author, and leader in improving the vocational and technical education field. This College of Technology scholarship provides sorely needed recognition and assistance to Automotive Technology students who plan to teach.

Gavin O’Toole

Dr. John Iley College of Technology ScholarshipYash Worlikar

Dr. Ronald R. McKee Scholarship The Dr. Ronald R. McKee Scholarship was created by his wife, Pat McKee. Ron recently passed away in 2019, and Pat created this scholarship in his honor. To continue Ron’s legacy and passion for technology and learning, Pat created this to benefit students within the School of Construction and the Engineering Technology Department.

Lukas Amershek

Glen E. and Shirley R. Hastings ScholarshipThis scholarship was established through the Glen Hastings estate. Mr. Hastings received a BA Degree from PSU and was a Vocational Instructor in the Carpentry Department at Haskell University. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings both passed away in 2003.

Sydney Brumback, Trevor Crossland, Colby McManis, Hunter Pearson

James V. Melton ScholarshipThis scholarship was established to honor Dr. Melton’s 22 years of work at Pittsburg State University. Dr. Melton passed away in 1976.

Jared Gross, Madison Wooldridge

John Langford Memorial ScholarshipMr. Langford was a 1958 chemistry major. He served on the PSU Foundation Board of Trustees and also the Technology Advisory Council. He was very devoted to PSU and was selected as a Meritorious Achievement Award Recipient in 1998. He passed away in 2004.

Analysia Carrillo, Adam Christian, Michaela David, Douglas Denise, Dylan Fuehrer, Alex Hernandez, Aaron Mackey, Leonel Mazariegos, Samantha Milligan, Kelsey Reeves

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Karen and Stephen Clegg Scholarship The Karen and Stephen Clegg Scholarship was created to benefit students within the School of Construction, Engineering Technology, and Engineering Technology.

Jessica Brynds, Tabitha Claeys, Mallory Croxton

Lloyd P. and Martha Jane Warren ScholarshipThis scholarship was established to honor Dr. Warren on his 90th birthday. Dr. Warren was connected with the Veterans Hospital in Wichita.

Krishna Balaji, Stephanie Reza, Martin Tholstrup

Lois Hosier & Jean Cruce Women in Technology ScholarshipThe Lois Hosier & Jean Cruce Women in Technology Scholarship was endowed in 2019 by Dave and Susan Vandelinde in memory of Lois Hosier and Jean Cruce. These women were both leaders in their families and profoundly independent for their time. Recipients are female students in the College of Technology who graduated from a high school in Kansas.

Donnisha Kelly

M.L. Lee and Noretta Caldwell Technology ScholarshipThe Caldwell Scholarship was established in honor of Merritt “Lee” and Noretta Caldwell, lifetime residents of southeast Kansas. Mr. Caldwell is a second generation carpenter/builder and after learning the trade from his father he took over Freeto Construction which at the time was the largest construction company in the state of Kansas. The Caldwells retired in 1976 and started Golden Crown Properties in 1978. After sending his daughter, Barbara, through the College of Technology in the 1970’s, they knew that Pittsburg State University was a great place. The Caldwells have been long time supporters of the University in many academic areas and in 2009, they decided to leave their legacy within the College of Technology by establishing the Merritt “Lee” and Noretta Caldwell Scholarship. Their scholarship was designed to encourage average students out of high school to excel within the College of Technology.

Colby Austin, Olivia Frazier, Ryan Gartner, Elizabeth Green, Gage Harding, Ross Harper, Jeremy Kowalsky, Amanda Lines, Patrick Pennock, Eric Stoneberger, Neali Weaver

Mary Adele McNally Gould ScholarshipKylie Klassen, Rodney May

Peggy and Jim Snyder ScholarshipGage Davis

Pepsi ScholarshipAndrew Boisvert, Zachary Bures, Damion Raney

Ray and Marian Sours Memorial ScholarshipCamille Holman, Matthew Long

Walter Arthur Best ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in the area of Technology because Dr. Best’s brother had a strong interest in the area of Engineering.

Jessica Brynds, Joshua Evans, Ross Harper, Armon Jones, Joshua Patterson, Alex Seuferling, Krista Wheat

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Faculty Promotions/TenureChristel Benson, Graphics and Imagining Technologies, Promotion to ProfessorRebeca Book, Engineering Technology, Promotion to ProfessorRonny Galloway, Engineering Technology, Promotion to ProfessorJon Jones, Technology and Workforce Learning, Promotion to Associate Professor and TenureDaniel Maxwell, Engineering Technology, Promotion to Associate Professor and TenureDavid Miller, Engineering Technology, Promotion to ProfessorClark Shaver, Engineering Technology, Promotion to ProfessorJohn Thompson, Automotive Technology, Promotion to Professor

Excellence in Teaching AwardMark Johnson, Technology and Workforce Learning

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