STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School has announced members of the Class of 2024’s local scholarship recipients.
“Glory of Missouri” Award: The following seniors from Ste. Genevieve High School have been recognized with the “Glory of Missouri” Award from the Missouri House of Representatives. This honor was created to recognize students who display virtuous qualities both as students and as citizens. Each student honored represents one of the virtues of good government engraved on the walls of the House Chamber.
These seniors include:
- Cole Nickelson
- Penny Yang
- Amelia Grein
- Ezra Wolk
- Grant Williams
- Nathan Johnson
- Sara Bone
- Adriana Bennett
- Kaden Smith
- Tessa Hager
- Adam Oder
- Sophia DeRousse
- Elaina Schemel
- Caitlin Gray
Scholarships:
The following students were recognized for receiving local scholarships. Ste. Genevieve High School sincerely appreciates the support of the community and businesses that fund these scholarships, and we are proud of the dedicated commitment to education that exists within our community. These scholarships are appreciated by the students and will help them to achieve their goals.
The following seniors from Ste. Genevieve High School have received scholarships from local businesses and organizations:
Scholarship Recipients: (By last name): Gavin Amlong, Taylor Armbruster, Kiaira Asher, Paityn Basler, Adriana Bennett, Sara Bone, Kaelyn Boyer, Russell Clayton Jr., Sophia DeRousse, Charles Drost IV, Aden Eisenbeis, Anneliese Figge, Zachary Flieg, Addison Geiler, Scarlett Gonz, Alissa Grass, Caitlin Gray, Tessa Hager, Kai Harris, Addisyn Heberlie, Zachary Henderson, Isaiah Hill, Nathan Johnson, Hawthorne Jokerst, Wyatt Kemper, Brayden Kuhns, Peyton McCrory, Nathaniel McElligott, Kate Mesplay, Aiden Meyer, Riley Murphy, Cole Nickelson, Mason Nix, Tucker Reed, Elaina Schemel, Hope Schmelzle, Sara Schmieder, Bryant Schwent, Justin Schwent, Kaden Smith, Damien Wheeler, Ayden White, Kaleb Wilson, Hannah Woodruff, Ezra Wolk, and Penny Yang.
Gavin Amlong:
- Marine Corps; Ste. Genevieve Elk’s Military Recognition
Taylor Armbruster:
- Mineral Area College – General Studies – Biology; Scholarships: GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve (Helen Smith), SG R-II Faculty, Eric Scott Leathers, LLC
Kiaira Asher:
- Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
Paityn Basler:
- Mineral Area College – Nursing; Scholarships: SGHS All Sports Boosters, Bill Karl Memorial, Zell Area Jaycees
Adriana Bennett:
- University of Central Missouri – Construction Management; Scholarships: LHoist, SG Rotary Club, SGHS Student Council, Mid-East Missouri Contractors Association, Nikki Reed Memorial
Sara Bone:
- Mineral Area College – Teaching Psychology & Sociology; Scholarships: Grow Your Own, SG Vision Care
Kaelyn Boyer:
- Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) – Digital & Integrated Marketing; Scholarships: SG Legion Riders
Russell Clayton Jr.:
- State Tech – Electrician; Scholarships: Lakenan Insurance
Sophia DeRousse:
- Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) – OBGYN Labor & Delivery Nurse; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, Ste. Genevieve Community Foundation
Charles Drost IV:
- Maryville University – Computer Science; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, Environmental Products, Inc., MRV Banks, Ability Network, Inc., SG Band Boosters
Aden Eisenbeis:
- Jefferson College – Music Education; Scholarships: Grow Your Own, Duane Donze Music/Theater, SG Band Boosters
Anneliese Figge:
- Missouri State University; Scholarships: Grow Your Own
Zachary Flieg:
- Army National Guard; Ste. Genevieve Elk’s Military Recognition
Addison Geiler:
- Webster University – Early Childhood; Scholarships: SGHS All Sports Boosters, Grow Your Own, Linda Coleman Henson Memorial
Scarlett Gonz:
- Murray State University – Livestock Veterinarian; Scholarships: SGHS Future Farmers of America (FFA), Dennis P. Flieg Memorial
Alissa Grass:
- St Louis University – Physical Therapist; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, Weingarten Jaycees, Andrew Marzuco Memorial
Caitlin Gray:
- University of Missouri-Columbia (MIZZOU) – Animal Science Veterinarian; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, Hoffman Foundation, Citizens Electric, Mikel Stewart Memorial, Bethany Bequette Memorial
Tessa Hager:
- Jefferson College – Radiology Technology; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, SG Rotary Club, Ste. Genevieve VFW Post #2210, SG R-II MSTA/CTA
Kai Harris:
- University of Central Missouri – Criminal Justice; Scholarships: Nancy L. Breig Memorial, European Entitlements, MO Farm Bureau
Addisyn Heberlie:
- Paul Mitchell – Cosmetology; Scholarships: MO Farm Bureau
Zachary Henderson:
- Mineral Area College – Special Education; Scholarships: Dennis P. Flieg Legion Ball, SGHS Boys Basketball, Lindsay Roth Memorial, Peggy J. Johnson Memorial, Peggy Webb Memorial
Isaiah Hill:
- Jefferson College – Child Psychologist; Scholarships: SG Band Boosters
Nathan Johnson:
- Ottawa University – Christian Studies & Addictions Counseling; Scholarships: Vern Bauman Contracting Co.
Hawthorne Jokerst:
- Truman University – Physics/Engineering; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, Nancy L. Breig Memorial, American Legion Post #150, Lost Acres Tractor Club, Ste. Genevieve Fair Board, SG Band Boosters
Wyatt Kemper:
- Mineral Area College – Business Management; Scholarships: Nancy L. Breig Memorial
Brayden Kuhns:
- Air Force; SG Elk’s Military Recognition
Peyton McCrory:
- Mineral Area College – Nursing; Scholarships: American Legion Auxiliary Unit #150
Nathaniel McElligott:
- Army National Guard; SG Elk’s Military Recognition
Kate Mesplay:
- East Central Missouri – Petroleum Engineering; Scholarships: Hill & Dale Garden Club, American Legion Post #150
Aiden Meyer:
- Mississippi Valley State University – Physical Therapy; Scholarships: Sons of the American Legion, Dennis P. Flieg Memorial
Riley Murphy:
- Mineral Area College – Nursing: Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club
Cole Nickelson:
- Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) – Cyber Security; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, LafargeHolcim, Armella Peterson, Lost Acres Tractor Club
Mason Nix:
- State Tech – Drafting & Design Technology; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve County Tech Foundation, SG Riverdogs, Randy (Monier) Choate Memorial
Tucker Reed:
- State Tech – Automation & Design Tech; Scholarships: Eric Scott Leather, LLC, Mikel Stewart Memorial, SGHS Band Boosters, Coleman Resources, SG Men’s Horseshoe League
Elaina Schemel:
- College of The Ozarks – Forensics; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Lions Club, SG Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve (Young Woman)
Hope Schmelzle:
- University of Kansas – Architecture; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Fury, Mark Woodson Memorial / Knights of Columbus, Patricia Donze Memorial
Sara Schmieder:
- Mineral Area College – Nursing; Scholarships: Heil Oil Company, SGHS Future Farmers of America (FFA), Dennis P. Flieg Memorial, Ste. Genevieve Area Chamber of Commerce
Bryant Schwent:
- University of Central Missouri – Professional Pilot; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, Sons of the American Legion, Dennis P. Flieg Memorial, Nancy L. Breig Memorial, SGHS All Sports Boosters, SG Riverdogs
Justin Schwent:
- State Tech – High Performance Automotive; Scholarships: Ste. Genevieve County Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, Randy (Monier) Choate Memorial
Kaden Smith:
- Army National Guard; SG Elk’s Military Recognition
Damien Wheeler:
- Jefferson College – High School Math Teacher; Scholarships: Grow Your Own, SG Band Boosters
Ayden White:
- Air Force; SG Elk’s Military Recognition
Kaleb Wilson:
- Army National Guard; SG Elk’s Military Recognition
Hannah Woodruff:
- Jefferson College – Graphic Designer; Scholarships: SG Art Guild/Betty Geraghty Memorial
Ezra Wolk:
- Ranken Technical College- Automotive Mechanic; Scholarships: SG Elk’s Trade School Scholarship, Bloomsdale Bank, SG R-II Faculty, Ste. Genevieve R-II MSTA/CTA
Penny Yang:
- Lehigh University – Bio-Chemist/Genetics Engineer; Scholarships: SGHS Mentors, Local Small Business, Ste. Genevieve Elk’s #2674, R&K Excavation, SG Women’s Horseshoe League
Bethany Bequette Memorial Scholarship: Terry Bequette, Caitlin Gray, Jerri Bequette
Mikel Stewart Memorial Scholarship: Tucker Reed, Sandy Stewart, Caitlin Gray
Rotary Club Scholarship: Dr. Jami Drury, Adriana Bennett, Tessa Hager, Rich Rebecchi
Nancy L. Breig Memorial Scholarship: Wyatt Kemper, Bryant Schwent, Kris Ritter, Hawthorne Jokerst, Kai Harris
Lindsay Roth Memorial Scholarship: Wanda Roth and Zachary Henderson
Citizens Electric Scholarship: Jamie Ballew and Caitlin Gray
Nikki Reed Memorial: Adriana Bennett and Kyle Schweiss
Bill Karl Memorial: Paityn Basler and Davey Karl
Peggy Webb Memorial: Zachary Henderson and Robert Webb
Andrew Marzuco Memorial: Kathy Marzuco, Alissa Grass, Chip Marzuco
Randy (Monier) Choate Memorial: Mason Nix, Merlin Monier, Shea Leible, Justin Schwent
The selection committee would like to thank the following area businesses and organizations that contributed scholarships to the students of Ste. Genevieve High School:
Small business donors include: Basler Funeral Home; Belle Ever After Boutique; Bloomsdale Excavating, Inc.; Computer Solutions; Donze Construction, Inc.; Fallert Bus Service; Fischer Quarry & Hauling, LLC; Lurk Custom Cabinets; Midway Bar & Grill, LLC; Quarry Workers’ Local 829; Sara’s Ice Cream; Show-Me Shop, LLC; Ste. Genevieve Country Mart, Ste. Genevieve Farmer’s Market; T. Drury Contracting, Inc.; The Law Firm-Lance R. Drury, P.C.; Tower Rock Stone; Willow Trace II, LLC, and Wolk’s Insurance Agency, Inc.