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

AEF Scholarship Winner 2018

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

Ryan Meyer

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

Shelby Harrison

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

Madison Walker

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

Jessica Pierre

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

AEF Scholarship winner 2017

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

2019 AEF Scholarship Winners

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 4th 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
  • 1st 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

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:

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

Jesse Au

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

Michael McDonnell

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

Lily Ederer

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

Mathew Sykes

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

Matt Guise

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

Katherine Sanders

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

Emina Jusupovic

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

Kelly Douglas

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

Savannah Hargett

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

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

 Lynn Eckhardt

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

 Alaina McAlister

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

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

Sarah Dunivan

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
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