GOODLAND, KS (April 10, 2024)— Northwest Kansas Technical College (NWKTC) is thrilled to announce the exceptional students who have been named department winners for the esteemed Student of the Year award. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated remarkable dedication, leadership, and academic excellence within their respective programs, embodying the spirit of NWKTC's commitment to excellence.
The department winners for Student of the Year are as follows:
Cloud and Crypto Computing: Kenli Shaw - Wallace, Kansas
Welding: Kye Towns - Idalia, Colorado
Mechanical Engineering Technology: Sydney Schears - Goodland, Kansas
Cosmetology: Karolina Siebert - Levant, Kansas
Automotive Technology: Bentley Baehler - Goodland, Kansas
Business Technology: Charles Fofanah - Terrell, Texas
Auto Body: Nathan Johnson - Ellis, Kansas
Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology: Bryson Ihrig - Goodland, Kansas
Medical Assistant: Sam Bostwick - Goodland, Kansas
Crime Scene Investigation: Tyjhanae Penny - Wichita Falls, Texas
Carpentry: Jonathan Hopson - Monument, Kansas
Respiratory Care: Rayanna Schmidt - Colby, Kansas
Precision Agriculture Technology: Colton Pfannenstiel - Hays, Kansas
Computer Graphics Technology: Adriana Valdez - Brewster, Kansas
Electrical Technology: Dane Shores - Goodland, Kansas
Engineering Technology: Elijah Mills - Saint Francis, Kansas
These exceptional students have been selected based on their exemplary academic achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the NWKTC community. As department winners, they will now advance to compete for the coveted title of Northwest Kansas Technical College Student of the Year.
The competition for the overall winner will involve an interview with a panel of esteemed community members and the submission of a compelling essay. The winner will be announced during the commencement exercises on May 17th, at 1:30 PM Mountain Time, held at the Max Jones Field House.
The Student of the Year will receive recognition during the commencement ceremony and have the honor of their name engraved on a plaque to be permanently displayed in the student union, celebrating their outstanding achievement for years to come.
Northwest Tech congratulates all department winners for their exceptional accomplishments and wishes them the best of luck as they compete for the prestigious title of Student of the Year.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Showalter – Vice President of Student Advancement - Northwest Kansas Technical College [785-890-1584]
