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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Winner of ‘I voted' sticker contest announced in Sedgwick County
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Madeline Smith was announced as the Sedgwick County 'I voted' sticker contest winner on Wednesday. The announcement was made at the county commission meeting. The Valley Center High School senior's design was chosen from more than 200 entries received from students in grades six through 12. Smith talked about her inspiration for the design. 'I grew up in the country, so I know Sedgwick County and everything for all of its sunsets, and so I really wanted to do something like that, but kind of put my own twist on it,' she said. Wichita city manager announces he's retiring A panel of judges chose the winning designs. The stickers will be handed to voters during the 2025 primary and general elections. 'Thousands of voters will now wear Madeline's design on the sticker they get at the polls or with an advance ballot,' Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater said. 'This contest is a fun way to get students involved in elections, even before some of them are old enough to vote.' Riley McAlister, an eighth-grade student at Derby North Middle School, and Ruby Dalbom, a ninth-grade homeschool student at St. Michael's Academy, took second and third place. 2025-I-Voted-sticker-winnersDownload It was the second year the contest was held. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Valley Center High School senior awarded $50k Barton scholarship
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Luke Hoy, a senior at Valley Center High School, has been awarded the 2025 Clay Barton Scholarship, a $50,000 award from Wichita State University's W. Frank Barton School of Business. The scholarship, one of the largest business scholarships in Kansas, was presented to Hoy during a surprise announcement at his school on Feb. 26. Hoy plans to pursue a degree in finance at WSU, become an orthodontist, and open his own practice. To earn the scholarship, he participated in a competitive selection process involving speeches, group exercises, and other assessments alongside high school seniors from across the region. Another Amazon facility and jobs coming to Wichita area Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School, highlighted Hoy's qualifications in a statement. 'Luke exemplifies true integrity, professionalism, and a sharp business acumen,' Genin said. 'Barton Scholars represent the best and brightest of our college, and I am thrilled to see how Luke will continue to build on the Barton legacy through his academic excellence, leadership, and unwavering commitment to service.' In addition to his academic achievements, Hoy is involved in extracurricular activities, including soccer and tennis at Valley Center High School. He also operates a lawn mowing business, participates in his church community, and plays pickleball with friends. Hoy is set to begin classes at WSU in fall 2025. The Clay Barton Scholarship is awarded annually to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
