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Helmer named governor s scholar

Joseph Helmer of Andover was selected to attend the 23rd annual Governor's Scholars Award program May 7 at Topeka.

The ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools in the state.

Helmer graduated May 21 from Andover High School and was one of four valedictorians.

He received a journalism scholarship and scholarship from the State Regents to attend the University of Oklahoma and major in journalism.

Helmer is the son of Dan and Brenda Helmer of Andover and grandson of Fred and Edith Helmer of Marion.

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