A figural biscuit tin like this one is a kid’s dream: Finish the cookies it holds, and you have a new tin toy. Photo Credit: Auction Team Breker (c) 2025 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Carter Henry received the Tom Goettel Scholarship during the 2025 Senior Assembly held at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16. CUHS Principal and incoming USD493 Superintendent, Dan Grundy presented the scholarship.

Ruby Stover earned a music scholarship and Presidential Scholarship from Emporia State University in the amount of $26,250 from CUHS Assistant Instrumental Music Director, Christine Lovell, during the May 16 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Brylie Johnson received the Callie Henson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 from Ryan Lacen during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium, May 16.

Korbyn Newberry and Syler Schuberger were the recipients of the Heartland Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each from Heartland Representative, Doug Graham at the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the CUHS Gymnasium.

Mallory Thompson and Kanyen Smith received the Boulware Family Scholarship in the amount of $1,050 each from USD 493 Instructor, Kelly Walters during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Members of the Senior Class receiving Titan Cafe Scholarships are front row: Meredith Wagner, $350; Allison Burns, $650; Katy Mooney, $650; and Emily Britt, $350. Back row: presenter, Laura Boeckman, CUHS Instructor/Presenter; Emma Duling, $350; Kenadie Carter, $650; Brylie Johnson, $650; Jaiden Gannaway $650; and Savannah Beaty, $350. Scholarships were presented during the Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Kanyen Smith received the Ellis Family, Rooted in Rural Skilled Trade Scholarship in the amount of $8,000 during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16. Matt Crain, USD 493 Administrator presented the scholarship.