Oakley, Great Bend women honored as American Graduate Champions

Smoky Hills Public Television

BUNKER HILL–Smoky Hills Public Television is recognizing three individuals for their efforts to keep kids in school and on the path to graduation.

“Stories of Champions” is a national campaign supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. American Graduate Champions are influencing young people in our communities across the country each and every day.

Wendy Walker, Oakley (Photo courtesy SHPTV)

Smoky Hills Public Television requested nominations for those meeting the “Champions” criteria in June. From those nominations, three were selected; Kipp Keffel of Salina, Wendy Walker of Oakley and Jean Cavanaugh of Great Bend.

Jean Cavanaugh, Great Bend (Photo courtesy SHPTV)

Watch the stories of how these three are making an impact on Kansas youth during American Graduation Day on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 10 a.m. The local stories also are available to view at smokyhillstv.org.