Scholarship Winners 2020

Supporting College Goals

In recent years, only 50% of Affton graduates attended a two-year college and 25% enrolled in four-year schools, choices often made due to economic realities. The Affton Education Foundation serves to inspire students to attend the college of their first choice where they can achieve their educational goals.

The Foundation awards up to six $2,500 renewable college scholarships to qualifying Affton High graduates each year, funding them from gifts and income from the Foundation endowment fund. Principally through a 5 year matching challenge grant from William (’63) and Nancy (’65) Thompson, the Foundation’s endowment fund has now grown to in excess of $1.7 million. In addition to these scholarships, the Foundation also awards two full tuition, four-year scholarships funded by separate alumni endowments: The Coach Don Kuhn Endowed Scholarship to Westminster College, funded by Kent (’58) and Judy (Laudenslager - '61) Mueller and the Rickli Family Endowed Scholarship to Truman Sate University, funded in honor of Miss Doris Ahrens by Kenneth ('58) and Cathy Rickli.

In 2013, the Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship was established to provide college scholarship funds to a student who has displayed outstanding leadership, dedication and sportsmanship while participating in an Affton High School sponsored athletic program. Funded by the family and friends of Jim Hoots ('67), the scholarship awards $2,500, renewable for 3 years.

Since the fall of 2010, the Foundation has sponsored a series of overnight college campus visits for AHS students. Attended by Affton juniors and seniors, the trips serve to educate and inform students as to their various post-secondary options, as well as to provide an opportunity that many might not otherwise be able to experience. Meeting with students, professors and college presidents has been truly life-changing for these students.

To donate to any of the scholarship funds listed above, click on the “Donate Now” button on the right hand side. Thank you for your generosity to our Affton students!

Affton Education Foundation Scholarship

For the eleventh time, the Affton Education Foundation awarded renewable $2,500 scholarships to be used for attendance at a four-year college or university. The five 2018 AEF scholarship recipients are:

Lori Eckhardt - University of Kansas

Student Council – 4 years; Treasurer in Senior Year
Technology Student Association – 4 years; Vice-President in Junior Year
Key Club – 4 years; Vice-President in Junior Year; President in Senior Year
National Honor Society – 2 years
Varsity Girls Golf – 2 years
Debate Team – 2 years; Treasurer in Junior Year
Missouri Girls State Participant
AHS Fall Plays & Spring Musicals – 4 years; Thespian
Will attend University of Kansas to study Mechanical Engineering

Lydia Ham - Maryville University

National Honor Society – 2 years
HOSA – 4 years; top 5 in State competition in Junior Year
Member of Student Council, TREND, Cats Crew and FCCLA
Captain of both JV and Varsity Cheerleading Teams
Varsity Sports Club – 4 years; Secretary in Senior Year
PLTW (BioMed) participant – 3 years
Scholar Athlete and AHS Honor Roll
Participated in NCADA Prevention Leadership Conferences
Will attend Maryville University to study Physical Therapy

Jasmine Hunt - St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Student Council – 4 years; Vice-President in Senior Year
National Honor Society – 2 years; Parliamentarian in Senior Year
HOSA – 4 years; 5th place in grade 10 & 4th place in grade 11 at State Competition
Member of TREND, FCCLA and Varsity Sports Club
Cheerleading – 4 years; Captain of Varsity Cheerleading Team in Senior Year
Scholar Athlete and AHS Honor Roll – 4 years
Prevention Leadership Conference & FCCLA Leadership Conference participant in 2016
PLTW (BioMed) participant – 3 years
Will attend St. Louis College of Pharmacy to work toward her Doctorate in Pharmacy degree

Pamela Petterchak - Missouri University of Science & Technology

Student Council – 4 years; Vice-President in Junior Year
Technology Student Association – 4 years; President in Junior Year; Treasurer in Senior Year
National Honor Society – 2 years; President in Senior Year
Venturing BSA – 4 years; many leadership positions, awards and recognitions
Founder of the Innovation Club / Cougar Innovation Association
Participant in Mathletes, TEAMS, FIRST Robotics Team, AHS STEMinist Society and PLTW
Scholar Athlete and AHS Honor Roll – 4 years
Band, Drum Line, AHS Fall Plays & Spring Musicals; Thespian
Varsity Girls Swimming – 4 years; Girl’s Captain (3 years) and Boy’s Manager (2 years)
Will attend Missouri University of Science & Technology to study Computer Engineering

Samantha Serra - Saint Louis University

Student Council – 4 years
HOSA – 4 years; Secretary in Sophomore Year; President in Senior Year
Member of National Honor Society and Varsity Sports Club
Volleyball – JV for 1 year; Varsity for 4 years
Varsity Basketball – 4 years; Captain – 3 years; Cougar Award and MVP Awards; 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-District and All-Tournament 5 times
Varsity Soccer – 4 years; Captain – 2 years; 1st Team All-Conference
Scholar Athlete and AHS Honor Roll – 4 years
Student of the Month & Athlete of the Month Award Winner
Will attend Saint Louis University to study Health Sciences

The Rickli Family Endowed Scholarship to Truman State University in Kirksville, MO

This scholarship, funded by Ken ('58) and Cathy Rickli and dedicated to Miss Doris Ahrens, provides a renewable, full-tuition scholarship to Truman State University. The 2018 recipient is:

Ryan Meyer

Mathletes – 1 year
Debate Team – 1 year
Cross Country – 2 years; Captain 2014-2016
Track & Field – 3 years
Swim Team – 1 year
Theatre – 2 years
Choir – 1 year
Honor Roll – 4 years
Will attend Truman State University to study Physical Education

The Coach Don Kuhn Endowed Scholarship to Westminster College in Fulton, MO

Funded by Kent ('58) and Judy ('61) Mueller. The 2018 recipient is:

Shelby Harrison

National Honor Society – 2 years
Student Council – 3 years
Key Club – 2 years; served as Vice President
TREND – 2 years
Band – 4 years; lettered all 4 years; 2nd/3rd chair clarinet
Chess Club (2 years) and Theatre (1 year)
Honor Roll all 4 years
Received “Future Chief Operations Officer,” “Tiger Excellence” and “Great Character” Awards and the “Gauss Award for
Excellence in Mathematics”
Will attend Westminster College to study Biology

Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship

Established to provide college scholarship funds to students who have displayed outstanding leadership, dedication and sportsmanship while participating in an Affton High School athletic program - $2,500, renewable up to 4 years. The 2018 recipient is:

Madison Walker

Student Council – 4 years
National Honor Society – 2 years
Class Officer – 2 years
HOSA – 4 years
Member of Key Club, French Honor Society and Theatre
TEAMS Captain (3 years) and Mathletes member (4 years)
Academic Honors (4 years) and AP Scholar with Distinction
Cross Country (4 years); Varsity Swim Team (4 years) and Captain; Varsity Volleyball Team (4 years) and Captain; Varsity Track & Field (2 years) and Captain; Manager & Game Filmer of Football Team (4 years)
Scholar Athlete (4 years), Varsity Track Leadership Award (2017), Athlete of the Month for Cross Country and Volleyball (Sept 2017), and recipient of the Madison Walker Award for Volleyball (Fall 2017)
Will attend UMKC, Rockhurst, SLU or Washington University to study Biology/Pre-Med

Affton Education Foundation $2,500 Interest-Free Loan

The AEF offers a $2,500 interest free loan. The 2018 recipients are:

Nicole Gallarde

HOSA – 4 years
National Honor Society – 2 years; Secretary in Senior Year
Member of Mathletes, TEAMS and Theatre
Varsity Girls Swimming – 4 years; Captain in Senior Year; Boys Swimming Manager (1 year)
Affton Orchestra (2009-2018); MSHAA Solo & Ensemble “Excellent” Ratings (4 years)
Scholar Athlete (4 years), Honor Roll (4 years) and Student of the Month (Nov 2016)
Won the Nancy Neider Award for Literary Excellence and the National Spanish Examination Honor Award
Will attend Saint Louis University to study Neuroscience

Affton Alumni Association Scholarship

This Scholarship is offered by the Affton Alumni Association and awards a $1,000 scholarship. The 2018 recipient is:

Jessica Pierre - Southeast Missouri State University

HOSA – 4 years
Student Council (4 years) and Senior Class Officer (1 year)
National Honor Society (2 years) and National French Honor Society (3 years)
Member of Varsity Sports Club, Drumline, TREND, Students Fighting Hate and STL CAPS
Varsity Dance (3 years) and Varsity Track (3 years)
Active in Theatre for 4 years (Director, Stage Manager, Producer); Thespian Society
Scholar Athlete (3 years) and Honor Roll (3 years)
Wendy’s Heisman School Winner (Jan 2018)
Participant in Girl Scouts of America and Affton Orchestra
Will attend Southeast Missouri State University to study Nursing

Speiser Family Chess Grants

The following participants in the Affton High School Chess Tournament received stipends provided by James Speiser, Pete Ambrose and Kurt Jaeger.

First Place – ($2500) – Alexander Ertmann
Second Place – ($1000) – Cameron Mills (junior)
Third Place – ($500) – Jacob Minner (freshman)

Affton Education Foundation Scholarship

For the ninth time, the Affton Education Foundation awarded renewable $2,500 scholarships to be used for attendance at a four-year college or university. The four 2017 AEF scholarship recipients are:

Jeffrey Au, Washington University

DECA – Member since 2013; Vice President 12th grade
National Honor Society – inducted 11th grade; Treasurer 12th grade
HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) member all four years; State finalist 2015 & 2016; National participant in 2015
Affton High School Football all four years; Senior year – First

Team All-District Honors, All-District Sportsmanship Award, First Team
All-Conference Honors, All-Conference Sportsmanship Award and All-State
Academic Honors

Varsity Ice Hockey – Captain of Priory Ice Hockey Team; Leading Scorer and All-Star for 2015-2016 Season
Varsity Track and Field
Scholar Athlete all four years
Volunteer Coach for Youth Flag Football and Showdown Hockey Camps
Will attend Washington University or St. Louis University to study Biomedical Engineering

Affton Education Foundation Scholarship

For the twelth time, the Affton Education Foundation awarded renewable $2,500 scholarships to be used for attendance at a four-year college or university. The five 2019 AEF scholarship recipients are:

Korey Canada - Truman State University

Student Council – 3 years
National Honor Society – 2 years; Treasurer in Senior Year
Mathletes – 4 years
TEAMS Competition – 3 years; Team Captain in Junior Year
Varsity Baseball Manager – 2 years
Volunteer Second Grade Summer School Tutor
Special Olympics Volunteer – 3 years
Will attend Truman State University to study Accounting

Juliana Cole

National Honor Society – 2 years; Current Secretary
Member of Student Council and CATS Crew
AP Scholar Award
Counselor-in-Training & Leader-in-Training – YMCA Camp Lakewood
Volunteer for Animal Protection Agency and Cornerstone Center for Early Learning
Will attend Mizzou or University of Arkansas to study Interior Design

Erica Eyerly - University of Missouri

AP Scholar, Prestigious Principal Award and Scholar Athlete
National Honor Society – 2 years
TEAMS Participant – 2018
Mathletes – 2 years
Varsity and Junior Varsity Softball
Member of FCA and Varsity Sports Club
Volunteer ECE Teacher’s Aide and Bible Church Nursery Worker
Will attend University of Missouri to study Natural Resources Science and Management

Sophia Hart - Columbia College

National Honor Society – 2 years
Speech & Debate – 2 years; Captain in Senior Year
Scholar Athlete, Student of the Month and A+ Program
Cheerleading – 4 years; Captain in Senior Year
Girl Scout since 2006; Program Aide for Camp Events – 3 years
Altar Server and Hospitality Service – St. Dominic Savio Church
Will attend Columbia College to study Forensic Science

Madeline McDermott - Truman State University

Volleyball – 1 year
Affton High School Theatre – 4 years
National Thespian Society – 3 years
Orchestra – 7 years; Chamber Orchestra (Advanced) in Senior Year
Health & Wellness District Committee – 1 year
Summer Teacher Assistant for AECC and Student Facilitator for Mesnier Cougar Care
Will attend Truman State University to study Psychology

Rebecca Murphy - SEMO

National Honor Society – 2 years
Student Council – 4 years
Missouri Bright Flight and Scholar Athlete
Affton High School Theatre – 4 years
Thespian Troupe #1734 – Vice-President – 1 year
Speech & Debate – 1 year; Received 4^th Place for Duo Interpretation
Missouri Girls State Delegate – 2018
Youth Group Leader and Sophomore Pilgrimage
High Score on National French Exam and Seal of Biliteracy
Will attend SEMO, Webster University or Millikin University to study Musical Theatre

Rachel Struckhoff - Missouri University of Science & Technology

National Honor Society – 1 year
A/B Honor Roll, Affton Strong Student Award and Scholar Athlete
Mathletes – 3 years
Member of Technology Student Association, Key Club and Varsity Sports Club
Girls Basketball – 4 years; Varsity Captain in Senior Year
1^st Chair Band Student & Section Leader
Will attend Missouri University of Science & Technology to study Computer Engineering

Thomas Tran

Student Council – 4 years; Executive Committee – 2 years
HOSA – 4 years; served as Historian, Co-President, and Current President
DAP EXPLORE Bioscience Participant
National Honor Society – 2 years; Vice President in Senior Year
Varsity Wrestling – 1 year; Varsity Track & Field – 3 years; JV Basketball – 3 years; Varsity Football – 4 years (Team Captain in Senior Year)
TEAMS – 3 years
Missouri Boys State Delegate – 2018
Affton High School Theatre – 3 years
Will attend DePaul or Columbia College – Chicago to study Acting

The Rickli Family Endowed Scholarship to Truman State University in Kirksville, MO

This scholarship, funded by Ken ('58) and Cathy Rickli and dedicated to Miss Doris Ahrens, provides a renewable, full-tuition scholarship to Truman State University. The 2019 recipient is:

Amy Puzniak

National Honor Society – 2 years
Class Officer – 4 years
Yearbook Editor – 3 years; Recipient of Silver & Gold Cougar Pride Awards
Girls Basketball and Track & Field – 4 years; Perseverance & Character Award (2016) and All-Tournament Team: Affton Winter Classic (2018)
Missouri Girls State Delegate – 2018
Member Students Fighting Hate and CATS Crew
Will attend Truman State University to study English – Secondary Education

The Coach Don Kuhn Endowed Scholarship to Westminster College in Fulton, MO

Funded by Kent ('58) and Judy ('61) Mueller. The 2019 recipient is:

Conner Westermayer

Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship

Nicholas Hill - Greenville University

Football – 4 Year Letterman (All-Conference 2 Years)
Wrestling – 4 Year Letterman
Track & Field – 4 Year Letterman
Fellowship of Christian Athletes – 4 years
Youth Leader – 6 years – Camp Motion
Children’s Church Leader – 3 years – Christ Community Church
Will attend Greenville University to study History

Art Hill Dedication Scholarship

The Art Hill Dedication Scholarship, which was established in 2019 to honor longtime AHS Coach Art Hill. Each year it will provide a $2,500 renewable scholarship to a deserving Affton scholar athlete.

Jesse Au

National Honor Society – 2 years; President in Senior Year
Student Council – 4 years; Vice-President in Junior Year
HOSA – 3 years; Chapter Vice-President – 2 years
Scholar Athlete, AP Scholar with Distinction & Spanish Seal of Biliteracy
STARS (Students & Teachers as Research Scientists) Program
Missouri Boys State Delegate
Saint Louis Arc iSkate Volunteer – physical therapy for disabled children through ice skating
AHS Varsity Football and Track – 4 years
Saint Louis Priory Varsity Hockey – 4 years – Current Captain
Will attend University of Southern California, University of Notre Dame or Saint Louis University to study Psychology

AEF Washington University Scholarship

Funded by Kurt Jaeger & Robert Messey – 1 Awarded

Michael McDonnell

National Honor Society – 2 years
Student Council – Class Rep 4 years – Class Officer 2 years
National French Honor Society – 2 years
Varsity Boys Swim Team – 3 years; Captain in Junior Year
Varsity Girls Swim Team Manager – 2 years
Track & Field and Volleyball – 1 years
St. Louis County Department of Human Services 2018 Outstanding Student Leader
Will attend Washington University in Saint Louis to study Animation or Plant Biology

Washington University of Saint Louis High School Summer Scholar Program

Funded by Kurt Jaeger & Robert Messey – 1 Awarded

Lillian Ederer – Junior

Student Council – President
National Honor Society
Honor Roll & Student of the Month (Nov 2017)
Key Club
JV Girls Basketball (2017-2018) & Varsity Girls Basketball (2019)
TEAMS Participant – Winner 2018
SAGE Volunteer – Missouri Botanical Garden (2017)
Camp Invention Leadership Intern – (2017 & 2018)
Will attend the 5 week Washington University Summer Scholar Program this July

Affton Education Foundation $2,500 Interest-Free Loan

Samuel Janavicius

Scholar Athlete and Seal of Biliteracy
Technology Students Association – President 2017-2018
Mathletes and TEAMS participant
Key Club – 1 year
Varsity/JV Football (2015-2016) and Varsity Cross Country (2017-2018)
Volunteer Stocker – Affton Christian Food Pantry
Will attend University of Missouri or Saint Louis University to study Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Kieran Kleinhenz

Student Council – 3 years
FBLA/DECA
Cyberpatriots Team Leader
GriffinHack Team Leader at Fontbonne University
Camp Invention and 6th Grade Camp Counselor
Volunteer for Special Olympics and Zion United Methodist Church Kitchen Staff
Will attend University of Tulsa or another institution – study plans undecided

Catherine Minner

National Honor Society – 2 years
Student Council – 2 years – Executive Committee and Senior Representative
A+ Program Scholar and Scholar Athlete – 4 years
Track & Field (4 years), Cross Country (2 years) and Soccer (1 year)
Girl Scouts – 8 years
Affton High School Band – 7 years – Most Improved and Outstanding Awards
CATS Crew (1 year) and Mistreatment Leadership Team Leader (1 year)
Will attend Lindenwood, Truman State or Southeast Missouri State University to study Music

Kelsey Moore

Student Council
Honor Roll, A+ Program and National Society of High School Scholars
Six-Time Scholar Athlete and Sportswoman of the Year
Track & Field, Basketball (Team Captain) and Cheerleading (Cheer Captain)
Theatre & Choir
Gateway to Change
Will attend Columbia College to study Psychology

Eryn Phipps

Student Council – 3 years
International Club and Model UN – Senior Year
Students Fighting Hate and CATS Crew
National French Honor Society
Volleyball (3 years), Soccer (2 years), Basketball (4 years) and Track Manager (1 year)
Yearbook – 2 years
Will attend Southern Illinois University – Carbondale to study Interior Design / Architecture

Jessica Schleicher

Student Council – 4 years
National Technical Honor Society – 1 year
Varsity Sports Club – 4 years; President in Senior Year
Cheerleading – 4 years; Varsity Captain in Senior Year
South Tech Culinary Arts Program, Sp2 Trainee and ServSafe Certification
Affton High School Band – 4 years
Will attend Missouri State University, Kansas State University or SIUE to study Nutrition & Dietetics

Affton Education Foundation Scholarship

For the ninth time, the Affton Education Foundation awarded renewable $2,500 scholarships to be used for attendance at a four-year college or university. The five 2016 AEF scholarship recipients are:

Joshua Bohall, University of Kansas

Joshua Bohall (also received AEF Interest-Free Loan)

Student Council – President 12th grade; Executive Committee 10th & 11th grade
National Honor Society – inducted 11th grade; Vice-President 12th grade
International Thespian Society – Troupe 1734 – President 12th grade; Vice-President 11th grade
Active in Boy Scouts of America and Order of the Arrow; Eagle Scout and Eagle Scout Palms
Honor Roll and Scholar Athlete all 4 years
Missouri Boys State – 11th grade
Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track
Over 250 total Community Service hours
Will attend the University of Kansas to study Engineering

Bre' Anna Holt, Bellarmine University

Active Member of Job’s Daughters – received Grand Master’s Youth Award and Job’s Daughter’s Spirit Awards
Affton High School Band – Lettered every year
National Honor Society – Treasurer senior year
Key Club – President senior year; Vice-President junior year
Attended Missouri Girls State
FCCLA (Family, Community and Career Leaders of America) – Secretary
Mentoring Matters Mentor
Cats Crew
Will attend Bellarmine University to study Business Administration

Kiersten Maurer, Loyola University

Student Council – senior year
GSA – Vice-President
Cats Crew
Participated in Theatre, Film Club, Art Club and Chemistry Club
Mathletes 2014 & 2015
Young Life and Best Buddies – 2014
Girls’ Soccer 2013 and Girls’ Swim Team 2014-2015
Honor Roll and Student Athlete
Yale Book Award recipient
Will attend Loyola University in Chicago

Lejla Suljevic, University of Pittsburgh

HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) member – MO State 1st place Forensic Science, Nationals Qualifier
DECA/FBLA
Student Council 2013-2016
Girls JV Soccer Captain and Girls Varsity Soccer team member
Martial Arts – First Degree Black Belt
STLCaps A@PS – senior year
Volunteer for Special Olympics, Barnes Jewish Hospital Trauma Center Moulage & Radiation Center, St. Anthony’s Mass Casualty Simulation and Barnes Jewish Siteman Cancer Center
High Honor Roll 2012-2016
Student of the Month – February 2015
Will attend the University of Pittsburgh to study Biology/Pre-Med

April Votrain, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville

Project Lead the Way participant (Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Civil Engineering & Architecture)
National Honor Society – inducted junior year; Historian senior year
French National Honor Society – sophomore thru senior years
Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Science at Affton High School – Awarded by University of Missouri – St. Louis in March 2015
TSA (Technology Student Association) member
TEAMS participant and MATHlete
Honor Roll and Student of the Month
Will attend Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville to study Civil Engineering

Affton Education Foundation Scholarship

For the thirteenth time, the Affton Education Foundation awarded renewable $2,500 scholarships to be used for attendance at a four-year college or university. The five 2020 AEF scholarship recipients are:

Grace Brentlinger

Clayton Capriglione

Caroline Daughtry

Drew Missler

Almira Mulaomerovic

Lanie Pointer

Joshua Shannon

Mia Silvestros

Amina Suljagic

Affton Alumni Association Scholarship

This Scholarship is offered by the Affton Alumni Association and awards a $1,000 scholarship. The 2019 recipient is:

Mathew Sykes

chosen by AAA Pres. Denis Knock
Student Council (3 years)
National Honor Society (1 year)
Key Club (3 years – Co-President in Senior Year)
CATS Crew (1 year)
A+ Tutor
CAPS & PLTW Student

The Coach Don Kuhn Endowed Scholarship to Westminster College in Fulton, MO

Funded by Kent ('58) and Judy ('61) Mueller. The 2017 recipient is:

Matt Guise

Active in Boy Scouts of America – Monthly Service Projects
Freshman and JV Volleyball
DECA and FBLA member
Varsity Sports Club member
Founder – Affton High School Drumline
Church Youth Group – Monthly Volunteer
Will attend Westminster College to study Education

The Rickli Family Endowed Scholarship to Truman State University in Kirksville, MO

This scholarship, funded by Ken ('58) and Cathy Rickli and dedicated to Miss Doris Ahrens, provides a renewable, full-tuition scholarship to Truman State University. The 2017 recipient is:

Katherine Sanders

Student Council member – 3 years
National Technical Honor Society – 2 years
Member of Future Farmers of America – 2 years
Varsity Softball – 4 years
Affton Girls Swim Team – 4 years; Captain Junior & Senior Years
Humane Society of St. Louis
Wrangler in Training – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Church Youth Group and serves as a Deacon
Will attend Truman State University to study Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship

A proud 1967 graduate of Affton High School, and a much beloved teacher and coach, Jim Hoots passed away in October 2013. In an effort to keep his legacy alive, the Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship has been established to provide college funds for Affton High School scholar athletes. The 2017 recipient is:

Emina Jusupovic, Saint Louis University

Student Council – Co-President
National Honor Society – Historian
HOSA – President
DECA – VP of Community Relations, Leadership Delegate and 2-year State Qualifier
FBLA Member and Competitor
TREND – Bronze Level service hours
Varsity Volleyball – 3 years; All-Conference 2nd Team and St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete Spotlight
Track & Field – 1 year; District Qualifier
Will attend Saint Louis University to study Health Sciences

Affton Education Foundation Loan

AEF offers a $2,500 interest free loan. The 2017 recipients are:

Nolan Deen, Southeast Missouri State University

National Honor Society – 2 years
DECA & FBLA – District Finalist, 3rd Place; DECA Career Development Conference
Student Council member – 3 years
Member of TREND, Varsity Sports Club and Cats Crew
Yearbook Committee – 2 years; Editor-in-Chief; Pride Silver Award
Mathletes – Top Class Scorer
Boys Swimming – 4 years; Cougar Swim Award for Dedication; Captain 1 year
Will attend Southeast Missouri State University to study Business Administration

Ela Kostic, Webster University

DECA member 3 years; competitor 2 years
Diversity Club – 2 years; Secretary in 2015
National Honor Society member – 2 years
A+ Program and Honor Roll
French Honor Society
Will attend Webster University to study Psychology

John Rolwes, University of Dallas

TEAMS and Math League participant
TSA (Boeing Engineering Challenge) participant
Member of Cats Crew and Varsity Sports Club
Youth Service International – Leadership Camp Counselor, Great Books Forum participant and Philosophy and Ethics Seminar participant
JV and Varsity Soccer; Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball
“Fifty States Against Hate” participant
Will attend the University of Dallas to study Biology

Affton Alumni Association Scholarship

This Scholarship is offered by the Affton Alumni Association and awards a $1,000 scholarship. The 2017 recipient is:

Kelly Douglas, Maryville University

National Honor Society
DECA / FBLA – First Place DECA Districts, Fourth Place FBLA Districts
Student Council
Member of Key Club, Cats Crew, Varsity Sports Club and TREND
Varsity Soccer (Captain)
JV Soccer and Volleyball
Girl Scouts
ADL Peer Trainer
Will attend Maryville University to study Education

Speiser Family Chess Grants

(One-time Grants for winners of the Affton Chess Tournament)

Winners

First Place – ($2500) – Adnan Malkoc
Second Place – ($1000) – Michael Bayer
Third Place – ($500) – Jeffrey Au
Fourth Place – ($100) – Tommy Nguyen

The Rickli Family Endowed Scholarship to Truman State University in Kirksville, MO

The Rickli Family Endowed Scholarship, funded by Ken and Kathy Rickli and dedicated to Doris Ahrens, provides a renewable, full tuition scholarship to Truman State University. The 2020 recipient is:

Savannah Hargett

The Coach Don Kuhn Endowed Scholarship to Westminster College in Fulton, MO

Megan Davidson is the 2020 recipient of the Coach Don Kuhn Endowed Scholarship. Generously funded by Kent and Judith Mueller ’58, it provides a renewable, full tuition scholarship to Westminster College.

Megan Davidson

Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship

The Jim Hoots Memorial Scholarship has been established to provide college funds for Affton scholar athletes. The 2020 Hoots Scholarship recipient is:

Lynn Eckhardt

The Art Hill Dedication Scholarship

The Art Hill Dedication Scholarship, established in 2019, honors longtime AHS Coach Art Hill. Each year it provides a $2,500 renewable scholarship to an Affton scholar athlete. The 2020 recipient is:

Alaina McAlister

Affton Alumni Association Scholarship

Fahima Band-Ali won the 2020 Affton Alumni Association Scholarship which provides $1,000 towards college tuition.

Fahima Band-Ali

Washington University of Saint Louis High School Summer Scholar Program

Robert Messey ‘64 and Kurt Jaeger ‘79 provide funding for an Affton junior to attend the Wash U High School Summer Scholar Program. The 2020 recipient was Sarah Dunivan.

Sarah Dunivan