2021 Senior Honors Banquet
The 2021 banquet was held May 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan. More than $170,000 in scholarships were presented to the senior students as listed below. Plus several special awards were presented to faculty, house officers and staff.
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ACVIM Clinical Excellence Award
Presented to two students who have demonstrated a sincere interest in small animal internal medicine and outstanding didactic and clinical expertise in internal medicine that emulate the mission of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Awarded To:
Joshuah Klutzke
Kathryn Ryan
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ACVIM Clinical Excellence Award
Presented to one student who has a sincere interest in large animal internal medicine and outstanding didactic and clinical expertise in internal medicine that emulate the mission of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Awarded To:
Jacqueline Janes
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Award
Is for academic and clinical proficiency in small animal surgery & aptitude and interest in surgery
Awarded To:
Abby Ostronic
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons Large Animal Award
Is for academic and clinical proficiency in large animal surgery & aptitude and interest in surgery
Awarded To:
Katharine Newman
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American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists Award
Presented to a student with exemplary clinical performance in anesthesia
Awarded To:
Kathryn Ryan
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Abbott Animal Health - Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society Award
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and exceptional proficiency in caring for emergency and critical care patients (regardless of species). A special consideration is given to students who have been active and productive members of the local chapter of the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.
Awarded To:
Anna Richard
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American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology
For a student who has demonstrated excellence in clinical dermatology
Awarded To:
Emily Davis
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American Association of Feline Practitioners Award
Given to an outstanding student in feline medicine/surgery
Awarded To:
Carly Erickson
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Nestle Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition
Is given to a student for their interest in small animal nutrition
Awarded To:
Raven Ferullo
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Award
Given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in ophthalmology
Awarded To:
Joshuah Klutzke
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American College of Veterinary Radiology Award
Is given to three students with enthusiasm for and understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology
Awarded To:
Jacqueline Hansen
Adam Mattick
Kaiwen Chen
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Kansas City Veterinary Medical Radiology Association Award
for demonstrated proficiency in veterinary radiology
Awarded To:
Nicholas Mockus
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Society for Theriogenology - Proficiency in Theriogenology Award
Is awarded to a student for illustrated proficiency in clinical theriogenology
Awarded To:
Arlen Stoller
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Veterinary Cancer Society Student Award - Bob Rosenthal Senior Student Award
Is presented to a student for outstanding aptitude for, and competence in, the diagnosis, treatment and general care of companion animals affected by malignant disease
Awarded To:
Conor Williams
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Dr. Steven Joseph Compassionate Animal Care
Sponsored by the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, this award is given to a student for demonstrated compassionate animal care
Awarded To:
Kristen Helmer
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Dr. Harry D. and Alberta F. Anthony Award
Is presented to a student interested in feedlot medicine. This student has either published or had an article accepted for publication in relation to bovine or swine medicine. Dr. Anthony was a former Director of the Diagnostic Laboratory at Kansas State University.
Awarded To:
Jared Bourek
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Dr. A.D. and Nadine Apley Veterinary Scholarship
Is presented to a student with a desire to practice mixed animal medicine in a rural Kansas community
Awarded To:
Braxton Butler
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Melba Cornwell Budge Memorial Award
Is awarded to a student who is cited for special proficiency and concern in providing health care to cats
Awarded To:
Hayley Barkoviak
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Dr. Joseph A. Bogue Memorial Award
Is presented to a student who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in nutrition as applied in companion animal therapeutics
Awarded To:
Karissa Severud
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Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award
Is awarded to 10 students with a professional goal of entering some phase of veterinary medicine dealing with Food Animal Production Medicine. All of these students are in the top 50% of their class.
Awarded To:
Ashley Broxterman
Izabella Carmona
Danielle Goering
Katelynn Kehl
Sydni Schaper
Amy Servos
Ian Patterson
Brianna Parenti
Jared Heiman
Patrick Snyder
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Dr. James and Terry Carpenter Scholarship in Excellence in Zoo, Wildlife, and/or Exotics
Is given to a student who excels in zoo, wildlife, and/or exotic animal medicine
Awarded To:
Karissa Severud
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Dr. Ruthanne Chun Oncology Scholarship
Is awarded to a student with an interest in oncology
Awarded To:
Abby Ostronic
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The Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Awards
Are presented to 11 students with an emphasis in small animal medicine
Awarded To:
Dean Baraso
Kaiwen Chen
Cameron Childress
Danielle Goering
Emily Mitchell
Katherine Self
Karissa Severud
Lydia Thomsen
Spencer Wolfe
Bailey Wright
Megan Lancaster
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RC Dillman Award
a student who has demonstrated proficiency in diagnostic pathology in solution of disease problems of livestock and horses
Awarded To:
Jared Bourek
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Dr. R.R. and Karen Domer Award
Is given to a student pursuing a career in Large Animal practice.
Awarded To:
Ashley Broxterman
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Dr. Michael W Dryden Veterinary Parasitology Scholarship
Is given to two students who have displayed an exceptional interest in and aptitude for veterinary parasitology
Awarded To:
Cameron Sutherland
Kathryn Ryan
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Dennis A. Evans Memorial Award
Is presented to a student who has demonstrated compassion in the treatment and handling of clinical patients
Awarded To:
Isabelle Soga
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Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Epidemiology and Public Health Award
Is given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in epidemiology and public health
Awarded To:
Laura Constance
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Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Theriogenology Award
Is presented to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in theriogenology
Awarded To:
Ian Patterson
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Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Toxicology Award
Is given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in toxicology
Awarded To:
Alyson Fitzgerald
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Luke Fry Memorial Award
Is presented to a student interested in small animal practice
Awarded To:
Abby Ostronic
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Chris Gruber Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Is presented to a student interested in practicing mixed animal medicine in a rural area. Chris Gruber was the Senior Director of Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine from 2006–2013. He tragically died in a plane crash in April 2013.
Awarded To:
Katelyn Kehl
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Dr. Kenneth Harkin Scholarship
This is the inaugural year for this scholarship – it is given by an alumnus in honor of Dr. Kenneth Harkin for his continued mentorship of current and former students, and always answering the call for continued scholarship and excellence to Veterinary Medicine. This award is given to a student who excels in their demonstration of skills and client relations.
Awarded To:
Alyson Fitzgerald
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Douglas Hoppas Memorial Award
Is given to a student for demonstrated professionalism and leadership. The recipient of this award is a Kansas Resident
Awarded To:
Jared Heiman
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Dr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Howell Memorial Award
Is for a student who has demonstrated proficiency in practice management and case records.
Dr. Howell graduated from our college in 1947.
Awarded To:
Kasey Keeler
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Dr. William F. and Helen R. Irwin Memorial Award
Is given to a student based on academic attainment in Small Aniomal surgery and Surgical Anatomy, and demonstrated proficiency in small animal surgery during their clinical years
Awarded To:
Brianne Bower
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Dr. L. Derald and Mary Ellen Jernigan Award
Is given to a student with enthusiasm, determination to achieve, and sensitivity to the needs of others.
Awarded To:
Katherine Self
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Dr. Jody Johnson Veterinary Medical Leadership Award
Is presented to a student for demonstrated leadership while a student.
Awarded To:
Laura Constance
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Dr. Kenneth R. Kimbell Memorial Scholarship
plans to practice in companion animal private practice after graduation, must be a Kansas resident, and have at least a 3.0 GPA
Awarded To:
Dalton Frazier
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Dr. John S. Koen Memorial Award
Is given to a student for demonstrated proficiency in swine medicine and surgery
Awarded To:
Savannah Miller
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Francis Lucille Koss Memorial Award
Is given to a student for demonstrated proficiency in both large and small animal medicine and surgery
Awarded To:
Bailey Wright
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Dr. James T. Marsh Memorial Award
Is awarded to a student for demonstrated proficiency in equine theriogenology
Awarded To:
Sydni Schaper
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Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Equine Award
Is awarded to a student for demonstrated proficiency in equine medicine and surgery
Awarded To:
Jacqueline Janes
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Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Exotic Animal Award
Is awarded to a student for demonstrated proficiency in zoo and exotic animal medicine and surgery
Awarded To:
Madison Martin
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Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Food Animal Award
Is presented to a student for demonstrated proficiency in food animal medicine and surgery
Awarded To:
Ashley Zelenka-Sims
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Mellenthin-Chapman Award
Is awarded to a student for demonstrated interest in the area of shelter medicine
Awarded To:
Samantha Moon
Hayley Barkoviak
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Dr. J. Sidney Michum Memorial Award
Is presented for demonstrated proficiency in food animal practice
Awarded To:
Lena Fernkopf
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Dr. Bishan Das and Ram Bai Minocha Memorial Award
Is awarded to a student in good academic standing and has maintained an interest in virology
Awarded To:
Sydni Schaper
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Marie Mohr Memorial Award
Is given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical care while a student, based on knowledge of medicine, demonstrated skills, and compassionate care for patients
Awarded To:
Brittany Yehling
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Dr. Jake and Betty Mosier Award
Is presented to a student for their demonstrated interest in geriatrics and pediatrics
Awarded To:
Rebecca Whisler
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Dr. F.P. and Jane Moynagh Award
Is awarded to a student who has demonstrated interest in practice management
Awarded To:
Alyson Fitzgerald
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Dr. Jay Richard Olson Memorial Award
Is given to a student who has interest in bovine mastitis. Dr. Olson graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at K-State in 1945 and passed away in 1977.
Awarded To:
Arlen Stoller
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Chester Peterson Jr. Small Animal Research Scholarship
This student will be attending post-graduate training to obtain either a masters or PhD with the goal of conducting small animal research.
Awarded To:
Cameron Sutherland
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Irene and Marsh Plumlee Award
Is presented to a student interested in equine or Large Animal medicine.
Awarded To:
Sarai Gruver
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Dr. Jerry Rains Memorial Award
Is presented to a student who has demonstrated a sincere interest in either beef cattle production medicine or equine reproductive physiology.
Awarded To:
Taylor Storhoff
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Mary J. Reed Equine Compassion Award
Is given to a student for compassionate care of horses
Awarded To:
Troy Telenko
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Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Avian Pathology Award
Is given to a student for demonstrated proficiency in avian pathology pathology
Awarded To:
Gemma Isermann
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Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Laboratory Animal Pathology Award
Is given to a student for demonstrated proficiency in laboratory animal pathology
Awarded To:
Keith Lewy
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Dr. Don Spangler Memorial Award
Goes to a student who has demonstrated the principles of veterinary ethics, advanced the image of KSU and the College of Veterinary Medicine and is active in the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Awarded To:
Arlen Stoller
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Dr. Glenn Ray Teagarden Memorial Award
Is presented to a student who is outstanding in equine medicine
Awarded To:
Danielle DePriest
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Donald and Marilyn Trotter Award
Is given to a student how has an interest in graduate study in anatomy or morphological pathology and plans to teach.
Awarded To:
Danielle Goering
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Shika – Vanier Scholarship
Is for a student who has interest in canine medicine.
Awarded To:
Carson Campbell
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Dr. Albert Francis and Clara I. Wempe Memorial Award
Is presented to a student interested in a career as an equine practitioner
Awarded To:
Katherine Self
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Wempe - Luckeroth Family Award
Is given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in mixed animal practice
Awarded To:
Lena Fernkopf
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Stephen White Scholarship
Is presented to a Kansas student who has an interest in practicing small animal medicine and shows integrity, compassion and professionalism towards clients, patients and colleagues.
Awarded To:
Breanna Potter
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Food Animal Veterinary Certificate
Presented to students who have completed the elective requirements for the Food Animal Certificate.
Awarded to:
Ashley Broxterman
Izabella Carmona
Lena Fernkopf
Military Appreciation Award
Given to a student in honor, recognition and appreciation of your commitment, loyalty, and service to the United States Military and the Veterinary Profession
Awarded To:
Danielle Goering She is currently a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Veterinary Corps
Patrick Snyder – Graduated from Air Force Academy and served in the US Air Force from 1997-2014. Patrick is unable to join us this evening.
Bridgette Wilson – She was commisseioned into the US Army Health Professions Scholarship in 2018 and will be going through active duty training this spring.
Dr. Richard and Pam DeBowes Professional Leadership Award
Given to a student who has demonstrated leadership
Awarded To:
Joshuah Klutzke
Kind Touch Award
Is awarded to a student for demonstrated abilities in relating to clients and patients. The recipients of this award are selected by the senior class.
Awarded To:
Taylor Williams
Skylar Koll
Merck Veterinary Manual Award
These are presented to students who are on the Honors List because of their high academic achievement
Awarded To:
Carson Campbell
Emily Davis
Danielle Goering
Jared Heiman
Meghan Lancaster
Abby Ostronic
Ashley Russo
Kathryn Ryan
Sydni Schaper
Bailey Wright
Alvin A. Lidolph Award
Given to the top student in the fourth year of the professional curriculum of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Awarded To:
Abby Ostronic
Pet Tribute Student Awards
Presented to students who have demonstrated compassion and professionalism in support of clients who have suffered the loss of a pet.
Awarded To:
Shannon Kellish
Savannah Miller
Ashley Russo
Cameron Sutherland
Brianna Thorne
Rebecca Tomasek
Conor Williams
Pet Tribute Faculty Award
The Pet Tribute Faculty Award provides graduating seniors an opportunity to honor a faculty member who distinguishes themselves through their exceptional role modeling as a compassionate caregiver and healthcare professional.
Awarded To:
Dr. Sara Gardhouse
Pet Tribute House Officer Awards
The 2021 Pet Tribute House officer award is presented to two house officers to acknowledge excellence in teaching, clinical service, clinical proficiency and professionalism. The awards are determined by a vote of the senior class.
Awarded To:
Dr. Abby McKisson, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern
Dr. Chavez Zamora, Small Animal Surgery Resident
Pet Tribute Award Veterinary Nurse Award
Is presented to a veterinary nurse or technician demonstrating excellence in compassion, sensitivity and empathy while caring for patients. The award is determined by a vote of the senior class.
Awarded To:
Seth Brunner
Jimmy the Cat Award
Established by Mike Luce, who worked for Kansas State University for over 30 years. He was a security guard for the College of Veterinary Medicine when he passed away in 2007. Luce established this award to help graduating students with the end of the year expenses such as moving, fees for licenses, and board examinations.
Awarded To:
Makiah Estes
John Rysavy
Justin Ludwig
Clancey Hinkle
Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teaching Award
At each of the veterinary colleges throughout the United States each year since 1963, the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teaching Award has been presented to an outstanding teacher who advances the veterinary profession by inspiring students to their highest levels of achievement and professionalism.
Awarded To:
Dr. Justin Thomason, Clinical Associate Professor, Cardiology
Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award
The Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award was established in 2012 to emphasize the importance of service and outreach in the veterinary profession. Dr. Pritchard, a 1946 K-State DVM alumnus (1987 K-State CVM Alumni Fellow), was a professor and dean emeritus of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis.
Awarded to:
Dr. Jianfa Bai, professor for the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and diagnostic medicine/pathobiology department