“My father has been my hero. He's taught me the value of hard work, honesty and discipline. I wouldn't be where I am without him.”

— Larry Sinks, operations manager, Lawrence

“My father told me to go for whatever goals I wanted to set and that I could achieve them if I worked hard.”

— Betty Norwood, teacher, Ottawa

“By leading by example. He works hard, and he's a family man. I just try to follow in his footsteps so I can be just like him.”

— Luke Arndt, Kansas University senior, Emporia

“He never puts himself first and always puts us first. He's always thinking about our best interest.”

— Hillary Leibold, Kansas University junior, Lawrence