Lawrence students grabbed the top awards at ceremonies to honor Kansas University theater and film students.

The Kilty Cane, the highest honor bestowed by the University Theatre, was presented to Christopher Wheatley, a graduating senior from Lawrence. Evan Grosshans, another graduating senior from Lawrence, received the Kuhlke Humanitarian Award.

Theater students were recognized in May at the Stage Supper at Crafton-Preyer Theatre; film students were honored in June at the Tensie Awards at Liberty Hall.

Alumni Honor Citations went to former KU students Alex Graves, writer, director and producer of “The West Wing” on NBC; and Mandy Patinkin, award-winning Broadway, film and television actor.

Berg presented a merit award to Kip Grosshans, a Lawrence resident and retiring president of Friends of the Theatre. Also receiving merit awards were Steve and Barbara Nash Mills, of Los Angeles and Lawrence, and Janet Riley Zuther, of Lawrence – all longtime supporters.