The Festus High School class of 2014 held its commencement ceremony May 22 at the school’s athletic stadium. Antonia Schatte was the class valedictorian and Alyssa Nelson was the salutatorian. The following class members earned scholarships and honors for college:
Antonia Schatte, valedictorian, summa cum laude, daughter of Gerry and Beth Schatte, will attend St. Louis University and received the FHS Band Boosters Scholarship, the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the Vice Presidential Scholarship, the Braxton Rethwisch Missouri Association for College Admissions Counseling Scholarship, the Twin City Amvets Post 171 Ralston “Alabama” Murray Scholarship and the Bright Flight Scholarship.
Alyssa Nelson, salutatorian, summa cum laude, daughter of Matt and Tricia Nelson, will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology and received the Bright Flight Scholarship, the Burnside Family Scholarship, the Mastodon Science Fair Scholarship, the Miner Alumni Scholarship, the Curator’s Scholarship, the Excellence Scholarship and the Women in Engineering Scholarship.
Zachary Addison, summa cum laude, son of Matthew and Peggy Addison, will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology and received a Bright Flight Scholarship, both the Miner Alumni Scholarship and the Trustees Scholarship to Missouri University of Science and Technology and the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship.
Ashlyn Alcorn, daughter of Dale Alcorn and Barb Crites, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received the Adam and Willa McCullough Scholarship and the Leslie Rose Governor Scholarship.
Yasmin Aldabas, daughter of Asmaa Hashimi, will attend Webster University and received the Alumni Scholarship.
Dakota Anderson, son of Kevin and Tammy Anderson, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Karissa Asbridge, magna cum laude, daughter of Kevin and Carolyn Asbridge, will attend Missouri State University and received the A+ Recognition Scholarship and the B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship.
Colleen AuBuchon, daughter of Dean and Carla AuBuchon, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Mikhaela Barbee, daughter of Randal and Dia Henson, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Laura Bauman, magna cum laude, daughter of Steve and Angie Bauman, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Jack Buck Regents Scholarship, the Jack Buck Leadership Award, the National Women’s Athletic Association Scholarship, the Festus R-6 MSTA Scholarship and the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship.
Jonathan Baur, son of Kenny and Susan Baur, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Shae Baynes, magna cum laude, daughter of Brian Baynes and Sherri Woodson, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Board of Trustees “Top Ten” Honors Scholarship.
Summer Becquette,magna cum laude, daughter of Joseph and Jacquelyn Becquette, will attend the University of Missouri-Columbia and received the Weier Family Foundation Scholarship, the Warren Hayes Academic Journalism Scholarship, the Dr. A. C. Shropshire/Douglass Alumni Association Scholarship and the Diversity Award.
James Bernatowicz, summa cum laude, son of Henry and Marlene Bernatowicz, will attend Saint Louis University and received the Festus R-6 Food Service Department Scholarship, the Glen Taylor Jr. Memorial Scholarship, the Dean’s Scholarship, a Theatre Scholarship, the George A. Decker Memorial Scholarship, the Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship, the FHS TREND Scholarship, the FHS Renaissance Scholarship and the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.
Emma Bingenheimer, daughter of Joe Bingenheimer and Kathy Bingenheimer, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Chante Bland, daughter of Shawn and Tonya Bland, will attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship.
Derek Bridges, son of Derek and Suzy Bridges, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Ashley Brown, magna cum laude, daughter of Kelly and Sandra Brown, will attend St. Louis University and received the Deans Scholarship and the Enhanced Merit Scholarship.
Jeremiah Brown, son of Dave and Cindy Brown, will attend Arkansas State University and received an Athletic Scholarship.
Ashley Buckley, daughter of Michael and Charlene Buckley, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Colten Butler,the son of Bryon and Saunya Butler and Tracy Burke, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Tayler Carr, daughter of Tim and Tracy Carr, will attend Central Methodist University and received the Eagle Scholarship and an Athletic Scholarship.
Alicya Casey, daughter of Theresa Casey, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Christopher Casey, son of Gary and Denise Casey, will attend Truman State University and received the A+ Scholarship and the Vinyard Scholarship.
Corin Cesaric, daughter of Angie Olive and the late John Cesaric, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received the Wint Johnson Scholarship and the Glen Taylor Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
Chantel Collier, daughter of Priscilla Portell, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Katelin Collier, daughter of Gary Collier and the late Linda Collier, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Tammy Fadler Follow Your Dreams Scholarship.
Sonny Collins, son of Jason and Denise Kaesberg, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Tyler Cook, cum laude, son of Earl and Leslee Cook, will attend Missouri State University and received the Residence Life Leadership Award to Southeast Missouri State University.
Leah Crady, cum laude, daughter of Tonya Crady, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship, the Festus/Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721 Scholarship and the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship.
Kara Curtis, daughter of Jake and Becky Curtis, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Claire Darnell, summa cum laude, daughter of Brent and Nancy Darnell, will attend Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the Festus/Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721 Scholarship, the National Women’s Athletic Association Scholarship, the Deans Scholarship, an Athletic Scholarship and the Out-of-State Scholar Award.
Katelyn DeLancy, summa cum laude, daughter of Benaris and Angela DeLancy, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Zachary Dennis, son of Tom and Karen Dennis, will attend University of Central Missouri and received the Karen Tesreau Trust Scholarship.
Ian DeRousse, son of Jason DeRousse and Anita Phillips, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Bryan Dietrich, son of Elizabeth and Roger Dietrich, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Katherine Donnelly, daughter of James and Tina Donnelly, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Sheldon Downs, son of June Downs, will attend Jefferson College and received the Big River Ladies VFW 5331 Auxiliary Scholarship.
Ryan Dunn, son of Tony and Jackie Dunn, will attend Greenville College and received the B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship, the Dean’s Scholarship, a Music Scholarship and the Greenville College Award.
Peyton Eggemeyer, daughter of Brett Eggemeyer and Sherry Jarnagin, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Kaitlin Elbl, summa cum laude, daughter of Marty and Kim Elbl, will attend Missouri Southern State University and received the Presidential Scholarship, an Athletic Scholarship, the Jefferson County Board of Realtors Scholarship, the National Women’s Athletic Association Scholarship, the Murrell Godwin Memorial Scholarship and the Chapter EH PEO Scholarship.
Alyssa Eskridge, daughter of Scott and Julia Eskridge, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Byrd Scholarship.
Sabrea Ewing, summa cum laude, daughter of Jerry and Kim Ewing, will attend St. Louis University and received the Dean’s Tuition Scholarship, the Enhanced Merit Scholarship, the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the Miss Sue Scholarship and a FHS National Honor Society Scholarship.
Jacob Farley, son of Mary Jennings, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Matthew Fernandez,magna cum laude, son of Efrain and Laura Fernandez, will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship and the Dietrich Family Endowed Scholarship.
Lexi Flannery, daughter of Allen and Karen Flannery, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Missouri State Troopers Scholarship.
Terry Flannery, son of Allen and Karen Flannery, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Codie Foltz, cum laude, daughter of John and Brooke Foltz, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Amvets Post 48 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship, the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the Presidents Scholarship, the Residence Life Leadership Award, the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship and the Miscellaneous Endowed Scholarship.
Madilyne Frazier, daughter of Brian and Katrina Frazier, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship.
Mackenzie Freerksen, son of Michael and Melanie Pate and John Freerksen, will attend St. Louis Community College-Meramec and received the A+ Scholarship and the FHS Trend Scholarship.
Avery Gardner II, son of Avery and Leslie Gardner, will attend St. Louis Community College-Meramec and received the A+ Scholarship.
Emily Garrett, magna cum laude, daughter of Richard and Sarah Garrett, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Regents Scholarship, the Morris and Rosalind Golman Scholarship and the Girl Scouts Transform UR Future Scholarship.
Emily Gillis, niece of Wade and Jane Walton, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Austin Gray, cum laude, son of Scott and Elizabeth Gray and Linda Gray, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Hayley Harris, cum laude, daughter of Gina Harris, will attend Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and received the Festus R-6 Food Service Department Scholarship, the Glen Taylor Jr. Memorial Scholarship, the FHS Renaissance Scholarship, the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship and the First Scholars Scholarship.
Matthew Hawkins, summa cum laude, son of Chris and Kathy Hawkins, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Bright Flight Scholarship, the Governor’s Scholarship and the Governor’s Housing Scholarship.
Gabrielle Hedrick, daughter of Howard and Amy Hedrick, will attend Mineral Area College and received the Matthew M. Lucas Memorial Scholarship.
Steve Heilig, son of Steve and Angie Heilig, will be attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Sabrina Henson, cum laude, daughter of Ronald and Stephanie Blaylock and Lisa Henson, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Twin City Girls Softball League Scholarship.
Erin Holmstrom, daughter of Calvin and Jana Holmstrom, will attend the University of Central Missouri and received the Red and Black Scholarship and an Athletic Scholarship.
Elyssa Ingram, cum laude, daughter of Derek Ingram and Penny Ingram, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Austin Jarvis, son of David and Tina Jarvis, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and a B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship.
Logan Jaskiewicz, son of Mike and Molly Jaskiewicz, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and a B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship.
Kassie Johner, daughter of Joshua and Kim Johner, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Hallie Kappler, granddaughter of Doug and Charissa Kappler, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Jordan Kassen, daughter of John and Debra Kassen, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Bridge to Success Award.
Cyle Kelly, son of Bill and Ann Kelly, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Jamie Kempfer, summa cum laude, daughter of Darren and Liz Kempfer, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received the Bright Flight Scholarship, the Don and Nancy Johnson Scholar Athlete Award, an Athletic Scholarship and the Curators Scholar Award.
Ashlie Knierim, daughter of John and Joan Knierim, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Logan Kurz, son of Scott Kurz and Paula Compton, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Ronald Charles and Rodger Neal Herrington Memorial Scholarship.
Kiersten Ladd, magna cum laude, daughter of Jeffrey Ladd and Derek and Tammy Weiler, will attend Mineral Area College and received the A+ Scholarship
Kyle Lewis, son of Fred and Kim Lewis, will attend Lake Forest College and received the Orville E. Jones Jr. Memorial Baseball Scholarship, the Seyvee Sirintrapun Memorial Scholarship, the Festus/Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721 Scholarship and two Academic Scholarships.
Sidney Lowe, son of Thomas and Pamela Lowe, will attend Jefferson College and received the Morris and Rosalind Golman Scholarship.
Justin Mann, cum laude, son of Rich and Cheryl Mann, will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology and received the Ralph B. Tynes Scholarship, the Miner Alumni Scholarship and the Miner Scholarship.
Kassandra Mann, daughter of Tony and Carla Mann, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Commerce Bank Scholarship.
Ashley Marquis, daughter of Judd Marquis and JoAnn Nesler, will attend Hickey College and received the Festus R-6 MSTA Scholarship.
Chris Masters, son of James and Gaye Masters, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Thomas McKenzie, magna cum laude, son of Anthony and Christine McKenzie, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship, the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship and the Mahler Family Endowment Honors Scholarship.
Rachel Meyer, summa cum laude, daughter of Curtis and Lori Meyer, will attend Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and received the National Women’s Athletic Association Scholarship, the B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship and the Cougar Pride Scholarship.
Kara Myers, daughter of Mark and Donna Myers, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Ian Naeger, summa cum laude, son of Scott and Cindy Naeger, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received the Chancellor’s Award and the Bright Flight Scholarship.
Jacob Nolen, cum laude, son of Scott and Amie Nolen, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Canepa Family Scholarship.
Garrett Noll, son of Bob and Michelle Noll, will attend Jefferson College and received the American Welding Society Scholarship.
Sierra Nugent, cum laude, daughter of Jene and Tina Nugent, will attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City and received the Chancellors Scholar Scholarship.
Hilary Ogle, magna cum laude, daughter of Matthew and Dawn Ogle, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Residence Life Leadership Award and the University Scholarship.
Dominick Palmisano, son of Terry and Elizabeth Palmisano, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Festus/Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721 Scholarship.
Brendan Pashia, son of Lisa Pashia, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Katelynn Penrod, daughter of Steven and Diann Penrod, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Gladys and Howard Litton Scholarship, the Amvets Post 48 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship and the Residence Life Leadership Award.
Cheyenne Pratt,summa cum laude, daughter of Darreld and Vickie Pratt, will attend the University of Iowa and received the Lieutenant Kent M. Kiepe Scholarship, the Tommy Alexander Award, the National Women’s Athletic Association Scholarship, the FHS Trend Scholarship, an Athletic Scholarship and an Academic Scholarship.
Dustin Price, magna cum laude, son of Todd and Chris Price, will attend Lindenwood University-Belleville and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, an Athletic Scholarship, the FHS National Honor Society Scholarship, and the Festus National Education Association Scholarship.
Justin Reando, son of Jon and Teresa Reando, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Nicole Rozier, daughter of Dena Rozier, will attend Webster University and received a Music Scholarship.
Shelby Rudolph, magna cum laude, daughter of Scott and Donna Rudolph, will attend the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and received an Academic Scholarship and a Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship.
Cole Sawyer, magna cum laude, son of Rhonda Cautrell and stepson of Greg Cautrell, will attend Webster University and received the FHS Band Boosters Scholarship, the Amvets Post 42 Scholarship, an Academic Scholarship, the A+ Recognition Scholarship, the Missouri Boys State Recognition Scholarship and the Alumni Scholarship.
Shelli Sewell, daughter of Joe and Sheila Sewell, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship, the FHS Future Teachers of America Scholarship and the B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship.
Oliviah Shoults, cum laude, daughter of Richard and Lissa Shoults, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Lukas Smith, cum laude, son of Kris and Tracie Smith, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Travis Spraul, magna cum laude, son of Mark and Susan Spraul, will attend Lindenwood University and received the Andy Habsieger Memorial Football Scholarship, the Tom Lombardo Football Foundation Scholarship and an Athletic Scholarship.
Collin Stafford, son of Jennifer Stafford and the grandson of John and Bev Stewart, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship and the Festus/Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721 Scholarship.
Zachary Stuppy, son of Bill and Terri Stuppy, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Anne Taylor, cum laude, daughter of Steve and Pam Taylor, will attend Truman State University and received the FHS Trend Scholarship, the FHS Renaissance Scholarship, the VFW Post 3777 Voice of Democracy Scholarship, the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the A+ Scholarship, the Presidents Leadership Award and the Combined Ability Scholarship.
Jill Thompson, magna cum laude, daughter of Rodney and Mary Thompson, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship, the American Red Cross Blood Service Young Minds Change Lives Scholarship, the University Scholarship and a Residence Life Leadership Award.
Claire Thurman, summa cum laude, daughter of Doug and Eydie Thurman, will attend Missouri State University and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the Board of Governors Scholarship and the Eugene Andereck Creative Writing Scholarship.
Abby Tinnin, magna cum laude, Miss FHS, daughter of James and Angela Tinnin, will attend Southeast Missouri State University and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the University Scholarship, the Residence Life Leadership Award, the Daughters of the American Revolution-Louisiana Purchase Chapter Scholarship, the Peebles-Vaughn-Wideman Post 253 John C. Volmer and William Naucke Scholarship and the FHS Student Council Scholarship.
Sarah Weidner, daughter of Susan Weidner and the late Butch Weidner, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received the B. Clark Berry Memorial Scholarship and an Athletic Scholarship.
Taylor Wessel, daughter of Dennis and Johnia Wessel, will attend Jefferson College and received the Twin City Girls Softball League Scholarship.
Emily Whitener, daughter of Jeff and Gina Whitener, will attend Lindenwood University and received the Chapter EH PEO Music Award, the A+ Recognition Scholarship and an Academic Scholarship.
Lydia Wright, magna cum laude, daughter of Bryant and Becky Wright, will attend Jefferson College and received the A+ Scholarship.
Rex Wright II, magna cum laude, son of Rex and Susan Wright, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received the Maurice O. Lucas Family Scholarship, the Festus R-6 Food Service Department Scholarship, the VFW Post 3777 Voice of Democracy Scholarship and the Vantage Credit Union Quest for Education Scholarship.