Menard Family Scholars Cohort

2020-2021 Menard Family Scholars Cohort

JOHN ANLIKER

John Anliker

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "The unique experiences and guidance have been the best part of being a Menard Family Scholar."

JANIS ASARIS

Janis Asaris

Hometown: Riga, Latvia

Major: Finance

About me: "The best part about the Menard Family Scholars program has been the opportunities I have received. From getting more in-depth about the College of Business opportunities to being engaged in fun workshops and classes with people of a similar mindset and great atmosphere."

WILL BANNISTER

Will Bannister

Hometown: Manhattan, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "I wanted to be part of a program with other high achieving and goal-oriented students in the College of Business. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with and take classes with others who share common interests."

ADAM BARUTH

Adam Baruth

Hometown: De Soto, KS

Majors: Finance

About me: "I wanted to be a Menard Scholar due to the multitude of connections and opportunities it would provide for me. So far, all of our guest speakers and resources that have been provided have helped me further my academic and professional career."

GRACE BRANNON

Grace Brannon

Hometown: Harper, KS

Major: Marketing

About me: "The best part about being in the Menard Family Scholars program has been the sense of community we have formed. We spend a lot of time together between classes and the virtual events we attend; it has made us closer than I ever thought we would be. I look forward to growing with the rest of the program and staying in touch with other scholars throughout our college years and beyond."

SAMANTHA BRETHOUR

Samantha Brethour

Hometown: Lenexa, KS

Major: Management

About me: "I am looking forward to meeting mentors in various business positions and continuing to learn about the opportunities that the College of Business offers."

ETHAN BROWN

Ethan Brown

Hometown: Salina, KS

Major: Marketing

About me: "I love being a Menard Scholar because it gives me the opportunity to bond and work with other talented students in the College of Business."

TYLER BURNS

Tyler Burns

Hometown: Topeka, KS

Major: Accounting

About me: "The best part about being a part of the Menard Scholars program has been the community! It has been amazing to meet and interact with other students in the College of Business who are high achievers and have similar interests."

WILLIAM CUPP

William Cupp

Hometown: Scott City, KS

Major: Entrepreneurship

About me: "The best part of being a Menard Family Scholars is the fun opportunities we have together."

 

ALEXIS FLORES

Alexis Flores

Hometown: Hutchinson, KS

Majors: Management

About me: "The best part of being a Menard Scholar is meeting so many amazing new friends and getting to be with them in a lot of my classes, especially as a freshman."

JOSH GLUNT

Josh Glunt

Hometown: Shawnee, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "I wanted to be a Menard Scholar to meet other business students like me."

DERRICK HARRINGTON

Derrick Harrington

Hometown: Wichita, KS

Majors: Accounting

About me: "The best part (so far) about being part of the Menard Family Scholars program has been the amazing opportunities and people I've been introduced to."

 

CARVER HARTL

Carver Hartl

Hometown: Lenexa, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "I decided to apply to the Menard Scholars program because I thought it would be beneficial to surround myself with people of similar professional goals and interests. I am so glad I have gotten to be part of this program because I've been exposed to so many different resources and met some really amazing people."

HANNAH HIGGINS

Hannah Higgins

Hometown: Manhattan, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "I wanted to be a Menard Scholar because I think it is important to make connections early and get involved. So far, the best part about being a Menard Scholar has been meeting all the uniquely driven students that are in the program with me."

 

EMILY HOWARD

Emily Howard

Hometown: Eudora, KS

Major: Accounting

About me: "As a Menard Scholar, I am looking forward to growing my relationships with others in the program and finding my passion in business."

SARAH KIMMI

Sarah Kimmi

Hometown: Atchison County, KS

Majors: Finance

About me: "I wanted to be a Menard Scholar because the program provides a great way to connect with my peers and leaders in business. The best part so far has been getting to know and learn about the people, the possibilities, and the practices in the K-State College of Business, as well as hear from real-life employers."

 

SAMMY KOPECKY

Sammy Kopecky

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Majors: Marketing

About me: "The Menard Family Scholars program has been such an amazing opportunity to meet a diversity of people who have big dreams like me. I have loved getting to know the students in our program and have already learned so much from them."

CALVIN MCPHERSON

Calvin McPherson

Hometown: Perry-Lecompton, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "The best part of being a Menard Family Scholar so far has been the opportunity to work with and become friends with very talented and determined students that push me to be better every day."

HUGO NASCIMENTO

Hugo Nascimento

Hometown: Shawnee, KS/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Major: Finance

About me: "I read the opportunities the Menard Scholars program can give students and I knew I was interested. The best part about being a Menard Scholar has been the relationships with the other scholar members and the connections that we are given to throughout the College of Business."

SOPHIE OSBORN

Sophie Osborn

Hometown: Chanute, KS

Major: Marketing

About me: "The best part of the program so far has been getting to meet new, like-minded people and take classes with them. I have also enjoyed getting to hear from the various speakers we have had."

MASON PARRISH

Mason Parrish

Hometown: Shawnee, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "I wanted to become a scholar because the business field is so saturated and I wanted to stand out. The best part about the program so far has been getting to work with other high-achievers."

MADDIE RIMMER

Maddie Rimmer

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "I wanted to be a Menard Family Scholar because it offers a great opportunity to develop myself as a leader, student, and future businesswoman. The best part so far has been the group, everyone is kind, open, and creative."

GABE ROBERTS

Gabe Roberts

Hometown: St. George, KS

Major: Accounting

About me: "The best part of the Menard Family Scholars program so far has been the connections gained. I have built great relationships with other students from many different places. Along with that, I have had the opportunity to get to know some of the faculty in the College of Business, some of whom are professors I will some day have."

ANNA RYAN

Anna Ryan

Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO

Major: Management

About me: "I have loved being able to meet other students within the business school and grow great friendships!"

BLAKE SANDERSON

Blake Sanderson

Hometown: Goodland, KS

Majors: Finance

About me: "I'm incredibly excited to utilize the connections I have already made in the College of Business thanks to the Menard Family Scholars program. I look forward to building more connections as I continue my academic career."

EMMA STEGMAN

Emma Stegman

Hometown: Wamego, KS

Major: Finance

About me: "Being part of the Menard Family Scholars program has given me the opportunity to expand my social network within the business building, explore new opportunities available to me, and build new relationships with other students. I'm excited to be part of everything the program will accomplish, and watch as we each develop ourselves towards our own diverse career paths."

AIDAN TAYLOR

Aidan Taylor

Hometown: Shawnee, KS

Major: Marketing

About me: "I am interested in pursing sales and real estate. As a Menard Scholar, I hope to start selling as early as my sophomore year, after acquiring my real estate license at 18. Using the contacts and resources afforded by Menard Scholars, I have developed mentors and gained career direction."

JOSIE TEAGARDEN

Josie Teagarden

Hometown: LaCygne, KS

Major: Marketing

About me: "The best part of the Menard Family Scholars program so far has been meeting and building relationships with people within the program."

TORI WARD

Tori Ward

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Major: Marketing

About me: "I joined the Menard Family Scholars program to push myself and to have the chance to get to know other high-achieving individuals focusing on different business programs. I have loved getting to know everyone and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish both as a group and individually over these next four years!"