Central Heights Senior Colton McCarty Excited For Future
Central Heights High School senior Colton McCarty, a 2017 Herald Scholar, graduates with the Class of 2017. He credits his mother Sabrina Barkdoll for support during a rough sophomore year and plans to attend a Hair Academy in Lawrence. McCarty works two jobs, values family and faith, and embraces a pay it forward philosophy as he begins his next chapter.
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Wellsville teen Hope Kearney embraces Irish heritage and plans Pittsburg State
Hope Kearney, a 2017 Herald Scholar from Wellsville, looks to life after graduation at Pittsburg State University with an undecided major. She highlights her Irish roots, family influence, love of four season Kansas weather, and pride in being an Eagle. The great granddaughter of artist Elizabeth Layton notes mental health activism runs in the family. She participated in FBLA, National Honor Society, student council, basketball, track, and yearbook.
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Jones Scholars of Note Alyssa Jones graduates
Alyssa Jones, daughter of Jennifer Jones and the late Mason Jones, earned a 3.978 GPA at Central Heights High School and was named one of The Herald's 2017 Scholars of note. Active in FFA Swing Group Key Club and Art Club she plans to attend Kansas State University.
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Woodbury joins Kansas State after 4-H and Angus leadership
Woodbury plans to attend Kansas State University to major in agribusiness with a minor in animal science. She credits 4-H, FFA, and the Kansas Junior Angus Association for leadership skills, public speaking, cattle showing, and a lifelong commitment to agriculture.
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