Local Student Selected To Attend 41st Annual Governor’s Scholar Awards Program

At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Kimber Ptacek of Eureka Junior/Senior High School; was selected to attend the 42nd Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program on May 4, in Topeka.

The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools in the state. “These high school seniors have shown dedication in their studies and a commitment to learning. They’ve earned this honor and I want to congratulate them on this achievement,” Governor Kelly said. “We also should recognize their families, teachers and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic goals.”