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# Fairfield senior receives athletic scholarship from Hutchinson Community Foundation
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/fairfield-senior-receives-athletic-scholarship-from-hutchinson-community-foundation/
- Published: 2026-05-11T11:00:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T22:02:35.000Z
- Description: Information obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation
- Author: Rica Simpson
- Tags: dnn, hutch, #news

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Fairfield High School senior has been awarded a scholarship from a fund honoring a Reno County man known for quietly supporting young people.

Mileydi "Nataly" Chavez received $500 from the Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship, administered by Hutchinson Community Foundation, the organization announced May 8.

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Photo courtesy of Hutchinson Community Foundation Facebook

The scholarship was established by the family of Denny Hart in honor of his commitment to a behind-the-scenes approach to helping young people. It is open to any Reno County graduating senior who is involved in athletics, demonstrates a commitment to community through activities outside the classroom, shows financial need and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.

The fund awards two scholarships — $1,000 and $500 — to be applied during the fall semester of recipients' freshman year at any accredited college or university.

Chavez is among the class of 2026.

Hutchinson Community Foundation has granted more than $115 million since its founding in 1990\. Its mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen Reno County communities.