May 10, 2024
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Maggie Harris
Evelin Valadez of Stafford and Hayley Wise of Silver Lake were named 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2024 Outstanding Graduates. Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commencement on Friday.Ìý
Valadez completed her associate in science degree.Ìý She is the daughter of Elidia and Andres Valadez of Stafford. During her 91³Ô¹ÏÍø career, Evelin participated in the TRIO/Student Support Services Program, Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), and was a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society member.Ìý She also provided volunteer service to the Cougar Supply Den (food pantry) during her 91³Ô¹ÏÍø experience.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
She plans to continue her education at Wichita State University to complete the dental hygienist program.Ìý Eventually, she hopes to attend the University of Missouri Kansas City’s School of Dentistry.Ìý
Wise completed her associate in science degree. She is the daughter of Liane and Josh Wise of Silver Lake. During her 91³Ô¹ÏÍø career, Hayley participated on the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø cheer team and was a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society member.Ìý Additionally, HayleyÌýserved asÌýa peer tutor in the Student Support Services tutoring lab.ÌýÌý
She will transfer to Fort Hays State University to work toward her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.Ìý She plans to participate in the Kansas Teacher Apprenticeship Program and will be employed full-time at an elementary school. Her goal is to become a first-grade teacher.ÌýÌýÌý