Local students are among the 25 who will serve as VIP Student Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 academic school year at Fort Hays State University.
Three returning ambassadors will be joined by 22 new ambassadors.
Ambassadors serve as official representatives for FHSU at a variety of special events, including Homecoming, athletic activities, presidential dinners and other gatherings. Students must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be able to assist with nine to 10 events per year.
Ambassadors, with classifications, majors and high schools, are listed by hometown.
COLWICH: Cole Murray, a junior majoring in health and human performance (sport and exercise therapy), is an Andale High School graduate.
COZAD, Neb.: Graham Applegate, a senior majoring in management, is a Cozad High School graduate.
DODGE CITY: Crystal Rojas, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Dodge City High School graduate.
Ryan Schultz, a senior majoring in psychology, is a Dodge City High School graduate.
ELLIS: Haley Reiter, a sophomore majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is an Ellis High School graduate.
GREAT BEND: Allison Muth, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is a Great Bend High School graduate.
HALSTEAD: Layke Heimerman, a junior majoring in communication, is a Halstead High School graduate.
HAYS: Morgan Choitz, a junior majoring in art, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.
LITTLE RIVER: Brady Stephenson, a KAMS student, will graduate from Little River High School.
MCCOOK, Neb.: Brenna Erdman, a junior majoring in psychology, is a McCook High School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
OMAHA, Neb.: Caden Frank, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is a Millard West High School graduate.
OLATHE: Natalie Miller, a sophomore majoring in political science, is an Olathe High School graduate.
OSBORNE: Olivia Engler, a junior majoring in finance, is an Osborne High School graduate.
OSCEOLA, Neb.: Bradley DeMers, a junior majoring in history, is an Osceola High School graduate.
OTTAWA: Brandon Pfizenmaier, a sophomore majoring in accounting, is an Ottawa High School graduate.
PARK HILLS, Mo.: McKenzie Cunningham, a senior majoring in communication, is a Lesterville High School graduate.
PRATT: Jorja Elliott, a KAMS student, will graduate from Pratt High School.
RIVERTON, Neb.: Bailey Lewis, a senior majoring in accounting, is a Red Cloud High School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
SMITH CENTER: Galen Allen, a senior majoring in management, is a Smith Center High School graduate.
STILWELL: Kimberly Stone, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Stanford Online High School graduate.
TOPEKA: Avary Huff, a junior majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is a Seaman High School graduate.
ULYSSES: Tyra Jo Hayden, a senior majoring in elementary education, is a Ulysses High School graduate.
WICHITA: William Barfield, a sophomore majoring in communication, is a Wichita East High School graduate.
Jackilyn Dougherty, a senior majoring in organizational leadership, is an Independent School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
Kaytee Wisley, a senior majoring in political science, is a Wichita Southeast High School graduate.