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Surprise scholarship sets up senior with free tuition to pursue medical degree
Maize South senior Isabella Ponce Galaviz had a shocking surprise waiting for her during 4th hour class last month. Her high school received a call that she had won $100,000 through the Rudd scholarship, giving her a full ride to any public college of her choice in Kansas. She was selected in a group of about 50 winners from roughly 700 applicants. She expressed so much shock, excitement and gratefulness in the moments after receiving her check in the middle of class.
April 2, 2026
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Junior Lance Schafer is in his third year of converged media and his second year as directory of photography for the OneMaize team. He hopes to pursue a career in photography. He also loves to go on walks and listening to music
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