Ali Samazin, a senior at Blue Valley Southwest High School, was awarded Kansas State University’s Leadership Scholarship during ceremonies Feb. 23 at K-State. Dr. Kirk Schulz, president of Kansas State University, presented the award. During K-State’s annual Scholarship Day, students and their parents were guests of the university at a banquet. Throughout the day, they attended meetings with academic deans and student life officials.

Ali is the daughter of Steven and Lori Samazin and a member of Congregation Beth Torah. She is currently the Student Council president at BVSW, a member of the National Honor Society and the BVSW Student Advisory Board. Previously, Ali served as vice-president of BTTY for CBT and was an active NFTY member.