Four Manhattan High Seniors Named Governor’s Scholars

Four seniors from Manhattan High School were invited to be honored by Governor Sam Brownback on May 3, 2015, in Topeka. Madison Urban, Adam Hupp, Reid M. Erdwien, and Sachin Ratra DeYoung were four of 539 seniors from around the state selected to attend the 32nd Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program. The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors who 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 Brownback said. “We should also recognize their families, teachers, and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic goals.”

The program is coordinated for the Governor by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force. It is funded by donations from private sector businesses in Kansas. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force was formed 32 years ago to strengthen public confidence in education.

The four seniors from Manhattan are part of the senior class of around 400 that will be graduating at Bramlage Coliseum on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m.