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File #: G26-5533   
Type: Special Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/8/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Recognition of Olathe high school student champions
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback

FOCUS AREA: City Manager’s Office

Staff Contact: Liz Ruback

Subject: Recognition of Olathe high school student champions

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Recognition of Olathe high school student champions

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Summary:

Olathe prides itself on being a City of Champions, encompassing a wide variety of talents, including both academic achievements and top finishes in competitive activities. The City Council is asked to recognize student accomplishments throughout the year, and Tuesday evening the following students will be honored:

 

Olathe North Gymnastics

All Around - Sophie Beaumont, ONW

Vault - Sophia Beaumont, ONW

Uneven Bars - Sophia Beaumont, ONW

Floor Exercise - Sophia Beaumont, ONW

Beam - Kailynn Sparks, OE

 

Olathe Northwest Girls Tennis

 

Represented Kansas at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders - Daral Cain Jr., Olathe Northwest High School

Thespy award winners at the International Thespian Festival - Abigail Dresbach, Olathe Northwest High School; Lauren Ware, Olathe North High School; Cole Witt, Olathe South High School

Sixth in the nation in the Ed Rising Moment - Varsity competition of the Educators Rising - Abby Vandaveer, Olathe South High School

Representing the United States at the 2025 Para Powerlifting Worlds Next Gen competition - Brinley Hutson, Olathe East High School

The athletic and activities directors from Olathe’s high schools will be present to introduce the students.

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Financial Impact:

N/A

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Action Needed:

Present City of Champions awards to Olathe student champions

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