STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School seniors were recognized for their future plans, achievements and scholarship awards during a combined Decision Day and Scholarship Day ceremony held Monday, May 4, in the Performing Arts Center.
The event brought together the senior class to celebrate the many paths students will take following graduation. Seniors wore shirts representing their postsecondary plans, including colleges, careers, military service and workforce opportunities. SGHS staff members were also invited to wear apparel representing their alma maters and took photos with seniors planning to attend those schools. Attendance prizes and raffle drawings were announced throughout the ceremony as part of the celebration.
This year, local businesses, organizations and families awarded more than $120,000 in local scholarships to SGHS seniors! This incredible support reflects the generosity of our local businesses, organizations, and families—and the strong bond between our school and community.
“This milestone reflects the incredible support our students receive from this community,” SGHS Principal Dr. John Boyd said. “The generosity of our local organizations, businesses and families continues to create opportunities for our students as they begin the next chapter of their lives.”
SGHS also wants to share a special thank you to SGHS Registrar and Counseling Secretary Stephanie Brumfield, rootEd Advisor Erin Stoll, and Senior Counselor Russ Toombs for their dedication in organizing, coordinating, and supporting our students through this process. Their commitment played a major role in making this year’s scholarship milestone possible.
The event was sponsored by rootEd, McDonald’s Golden Operations Inc., Mr. Toombs and the SG Teachers Fantasy Baseball League and Ms. Stoll.
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RECOGNITIONS:
“Glory of Missouri” Award: The following Ste. Genevieve High School seniors 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:
- Alex Basler – Liberty
- Jacey Bauman – Virtue
- Elijah Bennett – Fraternity
- Evan Coin – Enterprise
- Gavin Gegg – Knowledge
- Lucy Hunsley – Temperance
- Kyrah Kreitler – Honor
- Allison Loudenback – Progress
- Eleanor McKlin – Justice
- Briana Pfaff – Law
- Paul Taylor – Truth
- Chase Thompson – Charity
- Linley Wehner – Equality
- Abigail Woodard – Education
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SCHOLARSHIPS & POST-SECONDARY PLANS
The following seniors received scholarships from local businesses and organizations:
Alex Basler:
- Lindenwood University
- SGHS Boys Basketball
- Vern Bauman Contracting Co.
Jacey Bauman:
- Maryville University
- Citizens Electric
- Rotary Student of the Month
- Genevieve Community Foundation
Sawyer Bauman:
- State Tech
- Elks Tech Recognition
- Riverside Landscaping, Inc.
Alivia Bays:
- University of Central Missouri
- Hoffman Foundation
- Genevieve County Democratic Club
Alysa Beckermann:
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Dennis P. Flieg Memorial
- Donze Family Foundation FFA
- SGHS Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Elijah Bennett:
- Missouri State University
- SGHS Boys Basketball
- SGHS Student Council
- Genevieve Riverdogs
Luke Ferranto:
- Culver-Stockton University
- All-Sports Boosters
- Bloomsdale Elementary PTO
- Brockmiller Construction, Inc.
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Lost Acres Tractor Club
- United Steelworkers Local 169G
Kennedi Fischer:
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- American Legion Auxiliary Unit #150
- Buchholtz-Kiefer American Legion Post #150
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Sons of the American Legion – Dennis P. Flieg Memorial
- Genevieve Memorial Hospital Medical Staff
Sophie Garcia:
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Bloomsdale Excavating Co.
- Genevieve Rotary Club
Emma Gegg:
- Mineral Area College
- All-Sports Boosters
- Don Heil Oil Co.
- Lakenan Insurance
- Nancy L. Breig Memorial
- Nicki Reed Memorial
- Rotary Student of the Month
- The Farmer’s Table 4-H
Gavin Gegg:
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Armella Peterson
- Dennis Walker / VFW Post #2210
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Environmental Products, Inc.
- First State Community Bank of Ste. Genevieve
- MFA Foundation
- R&K Excavation
- Genevieve County Mart
Josie Guilford:
- Jefferson College
- Eric Scott International, LLC
- Lost Acres Tractor Club
- SGNEA
Tylin Hager:
- Bloom Beauty Institute
- Rotary Student of the Month
- Genevieve Jaycees
Carter Hogenmiller:
- Mineral Area College
- Genevieve Men’s Horseshoe League
Millie Huffman:
- Lindenwood University
- SGHS Student Council
Lucy Hunsley:
- Truman University
- Duane Donze Memorial
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Peggy J. Johnson Memorial
Jeffrey Hunter, Jr.:
- Louis Community College
- Coleman Resources
Ryder Keyser:
- Army National Guard
- Elks Military Recognition
Vivian Kiefer:
- University of Louisville
- Basler Funeral Home
- Dennis Walker / VFW Post #2210
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Nancy L. Breig Memorial
- Sons of the American Legion – Dennis P. Flieg Memorial
- Zell Area Jaycees
Olivia Kirchner:
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Bloomsdale Elementary PTO
Lillian Kohler:
- State Fair Community College
- Alvin Brown Memorial
- Nancy L. Breig Memorial
Kyrah Kreitler:
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Betty Geraghty Memorial / Art Guild
- Fury Softball
- Little Saline Sportsman’s Club
- Mid-East Missouri Contractors Association
- Mikel Stewart Memorial
- Rotary Student of the Month
- SG R-II Faculty & Staff
Marlena Lueken:
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Rotary Student of the Month
Allison Loudenback:
- Jefferson College
- T. Drury Contracting Inc.
- SGHS Mentors
Eleanor McKlin:
- Missouri State University
- Bloomsdale Bank
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Environmental Products, Inc.
- First State Community Bank of Ste. Genevieve
- GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve – Helen Smith
- Local Small Business
- Mobility Network Inc.
- Genevieve Lions Club
Abigail Merklin:
- Jefferson College
- Andrew Mazuco Memorial
- Linda Coleman-Henson Memorial
Emily Merrifield:
- Army National Guard
- Elks Military Recognition
Drake Meyer:
- McKendree University
- Genevieve Women’s Horseshoe League
Katelyn Moll:
- Mineral Area College
- MFA Foundation
- Weingarten Jaycees
Cecilia Mooney:
- Southern Illinois University
- GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve – Young Woman’s – Bob Gustafson Memorial
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- SGHS Band Boosters
- SGNEA
Evan Naeger:
- Missouri Welding Institute
- Rick & Betty O’Bryan Memorial
Briana Pfaff:
- Colorado Christian University
- All-Sports Boosters
- Buchholtz-Kiefer American Legion Post #150
- Rotary Student of the Month
- SGHS Student Council
Ragan Picou:
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Lindsay Roth Memorial
Katelyn Ross:
- Cape Career Center
- Genevieve County Ambulance District Paramedic
Lillian Schwent:
- Jefferson College
- Genevieve Chamber of Commerce
- The Farmer’s Table FFA
Brenden Sexton:
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Les Capitaines
Jacob Sulser:
- Jefferson College
- Dennis P. Flieg Memorial
- SGHS Band Boosters
- SGHS Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Chloe Tarrillion:
- Mineral Area College
- Hoffman Foundation
- Nancy L. Breig Memorial
- Peggy J. Johnson Memorial
Paul Taylor:
- Southeast Missouri State University
- All-Sports Boosters
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- MRV Banks
- SG R-II Faculty & Staff
Chase Thompson:
- State Tech
- Mikel Stewart Memorial
- Nancy L. Breig Memorial
- Genevieve County Tech Foundation
Lydia Vaeth:
- Paul Mitchell
- August “Gus” Grein Jr. Memorial
Linley Wehner:
- Jefferson College
- All-Sports Boosters
- Fury Softball
- Mikel Stewart Memorial
- Rotary Student of the Month
Kynnadie Weibrecht:
- Army National Guard
- Elks Military Recognition
Madden Wolk:
- Harding University
- All-Sports Boosters
- American Legion Riders
- Rotary Student of the Month
- Genevieve Vision Care
Abigail Woodard:
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Bethany Bequette Memorial
- Bill Karl Memorial
- DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)
- Donze Family Foundation Community Legacy
- Genevieve Elk’s #2674 – Student of the Month
- Mikel Stewart Memorial
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- SGHS Student Council
- Genevieve Rotary Club
Gavin Zerwig:
- Jefferson College
- Rotary Student of the Month
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POST-SECONDARY OVERVIEW:
The organizations / businesses / fields the Class of 2026 will pursue following graduation include:
- Apprenticeship
- Central Methodist University (CMU)
- Colorado Christian University
- Cosmetology
- Culver-Stockton College
- Harding University
- Jefferson College (JeffCo)
- Lindenwood University
- Maryville University
- McKendree University
- Military
- Mineral Area College (MAC)
- Mission Trip
- Missouri State University (MSU)
- Missouri Welding Institute (MWI)
- Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)
- Southern Illinois University – Carbondale (SIUC)
- Louis Community College (STLCC)
- State Fair Community College
- State Technical College of Missouri (State Tech)
- Truman State University
- University of Central Missouri (UCM)
- University of Louisville
- University of Missouri – Columbia (MIZZOU)
- University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC)
- Work Force
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:
Computer Solutions; County Home Center; Drury Outdoors; Fischer Quarry & Hauling; Lurk Custom Cabinets; Quarry Workers Local #839; Rosie’s Posies LLC; Shuh & Sons Plumbing HTG & A/C; Ste. Genevieve County Farmers Market; and Tower Rock Stone Co.