PBHS Class of 2002 graduates years ago
Commencement exercises for Peabody-Burns Class of 2002 were held Sunday afternoon.
The PBHS band provided the "Fanfare and Processional" and a special number, "Coventry." An ensemble of senior girls sang "Take These Wings" while senior class members presented their parents with flowers.
Daniel Unruh, valedictorian, and Sarah Smith, salutatorian, addressed the capacity crowd. Principal Mary Brown presented the class, with help from Superintendent Tom Alstrom and school board members.
Scholarships and awards were presented to class members. The Kansas State High School Activities Association good citizenship awards were given to Deanna Partridge and Daniel Unruh. A Principal's Leadership award was given by Mary Brown to Steven Morgan.
Burdorf scholarship plaques were given to class members who achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average. Students receiving the plaques were Erin Cox, Leah Eldridge, Amber Knust, Emily Langenegger, Jared Lopez, Deanna Partridge, Marissa Phillips, Tommy Phillips, Shelby Plummer, Robert McVey, and Steven Morgan.
Scholarships totaling more than $25,000 were given to seniors and alumni.
Scholarship awards
Alumni Awards: $1,500 to Daniel Unruh and $1,000 to Amber Knust.
George Trimble Trust Awards: $1,000 each to Amanda Crabtree, Emily Langenegger, Marissa Phillips, Sarah Smith, and Ryan Windsor.
Letha Eberle Scholarship Award: $1,000 each to Erin Cox, Deanna Partridge, and Steven Morgan.
Alumni Dance Fund Award: $500 to Amber Litton.
Gaylord Maples Memorial Award: $1,000 each to Leah Eldridge, Jared Lopez, Tommy Phillips, and Shelby Plummer.
Agriculture Future of America Scholarship: $4,200 each to Grant Klingenberg and Emily Langenegger.
George Holm Memorial Award: $500 to Heather Eason.
Kiwanis Award: $500 to Daniel Unruh.
Main Street Victorian Princess Award: $400 to Amber Knust.
Main Street Victorian Princess Essay Award: $100 to Sarah Smith.
Burns Lions Club Award: $500 to Steven Morgan.
Barrett Memorial, Peabody Masonic Award, and Randy Farr Memorial Award: $600 to Daniel Unruh.
Burdorf Award: $400 to Sarah McLeod.
Fitch Memorial Award: $400 each to Erin Cox and Robert McVey.
Hart Memorial Award: $450 each to Ashley Brewer and Sarah Smith.
Jensen Award: $500 each to Emily Langenegger, Shelby Plummer, and Steven Morgan.
Gephart Award: $1,000 to Jennifer McVey.
