Seven area students have been awarded scholarships to Kansas State University totaling $3,500. The scholarships were awarded by the Flint Hills Catbackers, the Col. Gayle Foster Endowed Scholarship Fund and the K-State Alumni Association.The recipients are Taylor Pringle, Admire; Olivia Boettcher and Maryn True, Emporia; Anna Hasenclever, Lebo; Yolaine Luthi,