Austin Michael Dale was born August 23, 2001 in Ulysses. He is the son of Angelia Dale and Jason and Sandra Dale; and the grandson of Bill and Kathy Dale and Steve and Carla Showers. During Austin’s time in school, he took an interest in playing sports such as football, basketball, golf, and he discovered a love for playing music. Just throughout high school, he has already played in two national honor bands, one in Boston under the conduction of The President’s Own Marine Band, Colonel Fetig, and one in New York City in Carnegie Hall. Furthermore, he has been a three year participant in the Kansas All State Honor Band and has traveled overseas to perform music with the Kansas Ambassadors of Music. Austin is attending Fort Hays State University in the fall and majoring in Saxophone Performance and Business Finance. Along with academics, Austin is going to continue playing football at FHSU, and in the future, plans to perform in a military band.
Sydney Beesley is the daughter of Don and Renee Beesley and the granddaughter of Doug and Rita Mills and Walter and Estella Beesley. Sydney has been involved at Hugoton High School as the Student Council president, National Honor Society secretary, varsity cheerleading, show choir, science club, FFA, FBLA, and yearbook. She was honored this fall as a KU Honors Scholar for being in the top 10% of her class. She has received various honors in choir including All-State Honor Choir three year member, superior solo ratings, and National FFA Talent Search Top 15. 4-H has been a huge part of Sydney’s life. She has been a member of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H club for 12 years where she has served as president, vice president, treasurer, and various other offices. Through 4-H, she has had the opportunity to be a part of the National 4-H Congress, National Teen Entertainer, and provide entertainment at the National 4-H Hall of Fame Induction. Sydney will be attending Kansas State University this fall and majoring in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Leadership Studies. She has plans to be on the Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team, and be a part of the Greek life at K-State. She is excited about the opportunities as an Ag Ambassador and 4-H Student Employment. Sydney would like to thank Mr. Howie, the school board, principals, teachers and staff for an exceptional education and for helping her reach every goal she has set for herself. She would also like to thank her parents and family for supporting her in everything she sets her mind to, no matter how large.
Trevor Yeager Bogan is the son of Roy and Kathleen Bogan, and grandson of Bob and Joan Bogan. He has worked hard to achieve valedictorian of his 2020 Hugoton High School class with a number one class ranking, a 4.0 GPA, and a composite score of 32 on his ACT. He was also recognized as a 2020 Kansas Scholar, as well as a Governor’s Scholar. Throughout high school, he was an active member in National Honor Society, science club, Student Council, and various sports teams. He worked hard to be a letterman in football, basketball, golf, and NHS. In the 2019 football season, he was recognized as 1st Team All-League for both wide receiver and defensive back. He also broke the school record for passing yards in a single game with 210 yards. Being an analytically and mathematically minded person, he plans to attend Wichita State University in the fall and obtain his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
