The McCoy-Porter scholarship is named after two men in honor of their contributions to Frontier. And we continue to honor Joe M. Carrigan through the memorial scholarship specifically for the Atchison area schools. Each recipient is awarded $2,000.00. We are proud to assist these recipients in their educational goals and wish them all the best in the future!

McCoy Porter Scholarship Recipient

Kelsi Ko

Attended Pleasant Ridge High School

Heading to Northwest Missouri State University – Physical Therapy

Worked as a CNA in a nursing home, and for the Leavenworth 453 School District as an office assistant for both the board office and Earl Lawson Early Educational Center.

Has volunteered at local volleyball camps, blood drives, C.W. Parker Carousel Museum Small Mall, and Trunk-or-treat events, and is coaching a 3rd-grade volleyball team.

McCoy Porter Scholarship Recipient

Clara Johnson

Attended Jefferson County North High School

Heading to Kansas State University – Elementary Education

Works on their small farm with hay and wood production and sales. Teaches private volleyball lessons and works part­ time as a lifeguard.

Has volunteered at their local public library, basketball camp, 4H club, and the Topeka Sunflower Music Festival tracking donations, and organizing programs and merchandise for those concerts.

Joe M. Carrigan Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Esmeralda Stadthagen

Attended Maur-Hill Mount Academy

Heading to Benedictine College – STEM Fellow Program, Constitutional Fellow, Program, and Raven Regiment Marching Band

Working as a legal assistant at a local immigration law firm, and as a restaurant hostess.

Serves on the North East Kansas Rural Youth Council, and selected as a leader for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS to plan, promote, and execute youth events, conferences, rallies, and adorations.