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Seward County proclaims Kismet summer reading; awards two $400 county scholarships
Summary
The board read a proclamation recognizing the Kismet Public Library summer reading program and presented two $400 Seward County scholarships to Adelie Flores and Mackenzie Kolb, including recipients' academic and extracurricular details.
The Seward County Board of County Commissioners read and approved a proclamation recognizing the Kismet Public Library's summer reading program and presented two Seward County Scholarships worth $400 each.
County Administrator April Ward introduced the proclamation for the Kismet Public Library, saying the library's program runs from a June 3 kickoff to a July 17 wrap-up and noting the county is fortunate to have “two excellent libraries.” The board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Ward also presented two Seward County scholarships awarded for 2025. Seward County offers two $400 scholarships each year to a child or grandchild of a Seward County employee; recipients must be enrolled full time and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
The first recipient, Adelie Flores (daughter of Ivan and Carmen Flores), carries a 3.925 GPA and is in the top 10% of her class. Ward described Adelie as academically accomplished and involved in many activities, including volleyball, basketball, track, softball, power lifting, student council, National Honor Society, band and choir, FCCLA, yearbook, and dual-credit courses through Seward County Community College. Ward noted Adelie's small business selling fresh-squeezed flavored lemonades.
The second recipient, Mackenzie Kolb, plans to start at Seward County Community College and later pursue training as a respiratory therapist. Ward said Mackenzie has a personal history of respiratory issues treated at Children's Mercy in Kansas City and that experience inspired her career choice. Ward described Mackenzie as active in 4‑H, community theater and student athletics, including wrestling and softball.
Commissioners offered congratulations; the board photographed the recipients and their families. Ward encouraged scholarship applicants to pursue additional college scholarship opportunities and noted community support for library and senior-center activities discussed elsewhere in the meeting.
