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Beloit, Kansas - June 2023

On Sunday May 7th, members of the Solomon Valley Eagles Memorial Scholarship Committee presented awards to three area High School Seniors. This scholarship is funded by Solomon Valley Eagles Aerie #3507, located in Beloit, KS.

The Solomon Valley Eagles Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to qualifying High School Seniors who, through their academic record, extracurricular activities, and volunteerism demonstrate qualities of the future leaders of their generation. The Scholarship Committee reviews each application in detail, and this year a total of 27 applications were received from the area and surrounding schools. 

The students selected to receive each of the three $750.00 awards this year were Shelly Chen, Kyera Ryser, and Carter Rathbun. Shelly Chen is a Senior at Beloit Junior Senior High School and is the daughter of Amy and Stanley Chen of Beloit. Shelly is involved in several activities including band, tennis, scholars bowl, forensics, theatre, Science Club, National Honor Society, and golf. She has also served as a class officer for the last three years. When not participating in extracurriculars or volunteering, Shelly works part time for her parents at the China House. After graduation, Shelly plans to attend the University of Kansas pursuing a degree in Psychology, followed by Medical School with the goal of entering a Psychiatric Residency Program. 

Kyera Ryser is a Senior at Beloit Junior Senior High School and is the daughter of Sean and Tori Ryser of Beloit. Kyera has been involved in FCCLA, Track, Wrestling Manager, along with several community volunteer opportunities. She has served as the District Secretary for FCCLA and works part time when not participating in school activities. After graduation, Kyera plans to attend Fort Hays State University where she will double major in Sociology and Psychology. Upon completion of this double major degree, she then plans to pursue her Master’s Degree with a specialization in substance abuse counseling at which point she will have the tools necessary to provide psychological counseling and bring awareness to social issues in her community. 

Carter Rathbun is a Senior at Lincoln Junior Senior High School and is the son of Becky and Scott Rathbun of Barnard. Carter has been involved in Forensics, National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Student Council, and was awarded the Creativity Award and Top IT Student Award. He has served as Class President both Junior and Senior years, as well as Vice President the prior two years. Carter has been active in the community through volunteer activities at the Finch Memorial Theatre as well as other community involvement opportunities and is an active member of the Salt Creek 4-H Club, serving in several offices. When not participating in school or volunteer activities, he works part time at The Bank of Tescott. After graduation, Carter plans to attend Cloud County Community College and pursue an Associate’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with plans to attend Fort Hays State University upon graduation from CCCC. There, he will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems and Technology, following his passion and interest in computers. 

Solomon Valley Eagles Aerie #3507 and the surrounding community would like to extend congratulations to these outstanding students and their families for their hard work and wish them all the best as they pursue their future goals.

From the June 2023 edition of People Helping People. 

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