College of Veterinary Medicine

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.

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists Award

Presented to a student with exemplary clinical performance in anesthesia

Awarded To:
Kathryn Ryan

 

  1. 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

 

  1. American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

For a student who has demonstrated excellence in clinical dermatology

Awarded To:
Emily Davis

 

  1. American Association of Feline Practitioners Award

Given to an outstanding student in feline medicine/surgery

Awarded To:
Carly Erickson

 

  1. 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

 

  1. American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Award

Given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in ophthalmology

Awarded To:
Joshuah Klutzke

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Kansas City Veterinary Medical Radiology Association Award

for demonstrated proficiency in veterinary radiology

Awarded To:
Nicholas Mockus

 

  1. Society for Theriogenology - Proficiency in Theriogenology Award

Is awarded to a student for illustrated proficiency in clinical theriogenology

Awarded To:
Arlen Stoller

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. Ruthanne Chun Oncology Scholarship

Is awarded to a student with an interest in oncology

Awarded To:
Abby Ostronic

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. R.R. and Karen Domer Award

Is given to a student pursuing a career in Large Animal practice.

Awarded To:
Ashley Broxterman

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Theriogenology Award

Is presented to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in theriogenology

Awarded To:
Ian Patterson

 

  1. Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Toxicology Award

Is given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in toxicology

Awarded To:
Alyson Fitzgerald

 

  1. Luke Fry Memorial Award

Is presented to a student interested in small animal practice

Awarded To:
Abby Ostronic

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. Jody Johnson Veterinary Medical Leadership Award

Is presented to a student for demonstrated leadership while a student.

Awarded To:
Laura Constance

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. John S. Koen Memorial Award

Is given to a student for demonstrated proficiency in swine medicine and surgery

Awarded To:
Savannah Miller

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. James T. Marsh Memorial Award

Is awarded to a student for demonstrated proficiency in equine theriogenology

Awarded To:
Sydni Schaper

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Mellenthin-Chapman Award

Is awarded to a student for demonstrated interest in the area of shelter medicine

Awarded To:
Samantha Moon
Hayley Barkoviak

 

  1. Dr. J. Sidney Michum Memorial Award

Is presented for demonstrated proficiency in food animal practice

Awarded To:
Lena Fernkopf

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. Jake and Betty Mosier Award

Is presented to a student for their demonstrated interest in geriatrics and pediatrics

Awarded To:
Rebecca Whisler

 

  1. Dr. F.P. and Jane Moynagh Award

Is awarded to a student who has demonstrated interest in practice management

Awarded To:
Alyson Fitzgerald

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Irene and Marsh Plumlee Award

Is presented to a student interested in equine or Large Animal medicine.

Awarded To:
Sarai Gruver

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Mary J. Reed Equine Compassion Award

Is given to a student for compassionate care of horses

Awarded To:
Troy Telenko

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Dr. Glenn Ray Teagarden Memorial Award

Is presented to a student who is outstanding in equine medicine

Awarded To:
Danielle DePriest

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Shika – Vanier Scholarship

Is for a student who has interest in canine medicine.

Awarded To:
Carson Campbell

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Wempe - Luckeroth Family Award

Is given to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in mixed animal practice

Awarded To:
Lena Fernkopf

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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