2011 Academic Scholarship | KADPF https://kadpf.org Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:44:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kadpf.org/kadpf2017update/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Screenshot-2025-07-18-at-4.53.30-PM-32x32.png 2011 Academic Scholarship | KADPF https://kadpf.org 32 32 Courtney Liebl https://kadpf.org/?wpm-testimonial=courtney-liebl Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:44:36 +0000 https://kadpf.org/?wpm-testimonial=courtney-liebl My name is Courtney Liebl. I am currently a Senior at Claflin Jr./Sr. High School in Claflin, Kansas and will graduate on May 22. I plan to attend Kansas State University in the fall and pursue a degree in Broadcast Communications. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing sports, playing with my dog, hanging out with friends, and visiting my aunt and cousins. I have participated in basketball for 4 years, tennis for 3 years, All-School Play for 3 years, Scholar’s Bowl for 2 years, Stuco for 3 years and Band for 2 years.

]]> James Neilson https://kadpf.org/?wpm-testimonial=james-neilson Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:44:36 +0000 https://kadpf.org/?wpm-testimonial=james-neilson James Neilson was born on August 17, 1992. He attended high school at Rock Hills in Mankato, KS. His mother is a custodian for the Rock Hills school district, and his father is a farmer. James took part of many different school activities. He has participated in band all four years of high school, and had competed in district band contest three years and went on to the state level twice. James also competed in forensics all four years and was in the all school play all four years. Some of James’s hobbies include listening to music from all over the world, playing video games that involve puzzle solving and strategizing, and watching anime, which is animation that comes from Japan. James is going to Sterling College with theatre as his intended major.

]]> Melissa A. Lopez https://kadpf.org/?wpm-testimonial=melissa-a-lopez Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:44:36 +0000 https://kadpf.org/?wpm-testimonial=melissa-a-lopez My name is Melissa A. Lopez.I was born and raised in Garden City, KS, to Daniel and Anna Lopez. I have three sisters and one brother, for which I have 14 nieces and nephews. I am the youngest of my siblings and am the first to continue on to college. My mother has been working for USD 457 school district as a custodian for 18 years now. She is the reason I had the opportunity to receive this scholarship. I know my parents are very proud and I know my and dad are truly happy for their hard work to give me the opportunity. Things I enjoy doing are cooking, reading, staying active, and spending time with my family and friends.

Throughout my high school career, I have accomplished many things that have made me a better person and an exceptional leader. I have worked vigorously with my school curriculum, taking many honors courses and AP classes. I am very proud to be graduating from Garden City High School in the top ten percent of my class. I have also received other wards like being a Kansas Honor Scholar, receiving both academic and athletic letters (Track), and state and national gold medals in FCCLA ( Family Career and Community Leaders of America). Leadership positions I held were serving as treasurer for FCCLA and then lather becoming President for our chapter and District officer. I also severed as Treasurer for National Honors Society.

I plan on attending Fort Hays University in the fall and pursuing a major in biology. With the biology degree I strive to be accepted into Optometry school. My ultimate dream is to own my own optometry practice. Throughout college I would like to pursue my interests in mentoring and tutoring students with my academic strengths. I participated as a student tutor at my high school, and a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and for this I found I have a passion to continue.

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