HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2020 Young Kansan Award winners during the college’s virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
Ellie Schwertfeger of Turon and Guo Hao Teh of Selangor, Malaysia, were recognized from a field of students nominated for the honor. The Young Kansan Award recognizes the outstanding male and female graduate each year at Hutchinson Community College and is chosen by a vote of the faculty and administration at the college.
The award is sponsored by RCB Bank. Each winner received a plaque and a cash honorarium in recognition of their achievements.
Schwertfeger is graduating with an Associate of Science degree. While attending HutchCC, she has been involved in many campus activities including the Leadership Scholarship Program, Resident Assistant, Tutoring, Collegiate Farm Bureau/Block and Bridle, Phi Theta Kappa and Student Government Association. She plans to attend Kansas State University to major in Agribusiness.
Teh, better known around campus as “Rex,” is graduating with an Associate of Science degree. He has been active in Student Government Association, Resident Assistant, Campus Activity Board, Circle K, Honors and Ping Pong Club. He plans to major in Management Information Systems at either Wichita State or Kansas State.
For more information on the honor and award programs at Hutchinson Community College, visit www.hutchcc.edu.