Senior Class Officers:
Treasurer: Addison Meyer
Secretary: Emerson Selsor
Vice President: Louise Duepner
President: Halayna Loyd
Student Council Officers:
Treasurer: Ella Hueter
Secretary: Peyton Guffey
President: Baylor Pemberton
Accepted College Scholarships:
Jefferson College is awarding the Jefferson College Foundation Spire Energy Scholarship to Nathan Breier.
The University of Central Missouri is awarding the Red & Black Scholarship, the ACT Excellence Scholarship, the A+ Recognition Scholarship and the Dual credit Scholarship to Autumn Bright.
Murray State University is awarding the Donald J. Leitch Scholarship and the Provost Scholarship to Danielle Brown.
Southern Wesleyan University is awarding a Presidential Scholarship to Braeden Caldwell.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is awarding the Groundbreaker Scholarship, Missouri Scholar Award, and the Trailblazer Scholarship to Nicholas Dougan.
Southeast Missouri State University is awarding the Copper Dome Scholarship to Louise Duepner.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is awarding the Groundbreaker Scholarship and the Missouri Scholar Award to Troy Edwards.
Maryville University is awarding the Saint's Scholarship to Ella Fogelbach.
Maryville University is awarding the Saint's Scholarship to Peyton Guffey.
Missouri Baptist University is awarding the Good Citizen Scholarship and Women's Tennis Athletic Scholarship to Natalie Haug.
Harding University is awarding the Christian Leadership Service Scholarship, Founders Scholarship, and Nursing Scholarship to Ella Hueter.
The University of Iowa is awarding the Missouri Access Scholarship and the National Scholars Award to Ryleigh Johnson.
Missouri State University is awarding the Maroon & White Scholarship and the A+ Recognition Scholarship to Halayna Loyd.
Missouri Baptist University is awarding a Men's Cross Country Athletic Scholarship to Ethan McVey.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is awarding the Groundbreaker Scholarship, Missouri Scholar Award, and the Trailblazer Scholarship to Caden Menkhus.
Lindenwood University is awarding an Academic Merit Scholarship and Shotgun Sports Scholarship to Addison Meyer.
The University of Arkansas is awarding the New Arkansas Tuition Award to Baylor Pemberton.
St. Charles Community College is awarding a Women's Softball Athletic Scholarship to Annabelle Richardson.
Maryville University is awarding the Saint's Scholarship to Emerson Selsor.
The University of Missouri-Columbia is awarding the Anderson Memorial Scholarship to Waylon Shoopman.
Arkansas State University is awarding the Trailblazer Scholarship to Lucy Van.
Southeast Missouri State University is awarding the Copper Dome Scholarship to Logan Vandeven.
Truman State University is awarding the Truman Athletic, Truman Legacy, and The Presidential Scholarship to Matthew Waltman.
Local Recognition and Scholarships
2026 Tye and Scott Edwards Scholarship winner, Bailey Rouggly.
Congratulations to Natalie Haug for being selected as the JHS DAR Good Citizen recipient.
The English department is pleased to present a scholarship to Ethan McVey.
The JHS Music Boosters Scholarship is being awarded to Autumn Bright and Bailey Rouggly.
The Festus-Crystal City Elks Lodge #1721 has awarded the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks of the United States of America Scholarship to nine recipients:
Noah Buehler
Peyton Guffey
Ella Hueter
Halayna Loyd
Ethan McVey
Addison Meyer
Baylor Pemberton
Annabelle Richardson
Logan Vandeven
Bailey Rouggly, congratulations on earning the 2026 Brenda J. Preston Scholarship.
The Robert "Popeye" Duren Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of Popeye's long history within the R-7 community. The Duren family is presenting 3 $500 scholarships to:
Ella Fogelbach
Levi Heacock
Annabelle Richardson
We would like to recognize our senior student who has achieved one of the highest honors in scouting: the rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations Matthew Waltman.
Winners of the Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarships:
Gavin Green
Peyton Guffey
Blake Hampton
Ella Hueter
Baylor Pemberton
Annabelle Richardson
The Jefferson R-7 MSTA and MNEA chapters have established a scholarship fund for Danielle Brown and Halayna Loyd.
The students who participated in the Pillars of Excellence Program from the Class of 2026 are Natalie Haug and Baylor Pemberton.
The Nagel Go Red Healthcare Scholarship recipients are Ella Hueter and Emerson Selsor.
The recipient of the Blue Jay Foundation Spirit of Community Scholarship is Peyton Guffey.
The Blue Jay Foundation and the staff at Jefferson R-7 present this $300 scholarship to Waylon Shoopman.
The Lyly Koenig Memorial Scholarship winners are Ella Hueter and Logan Vandeven.
The Debbie Blaha Memorial Scholarship recipient is Annabelle Richardson.
The Andrea's Hoops for Hope Scholarship recipients are Autumn Bright, Ella Hueter, Ryleigh Johnson, and Emerson Selsor.
We would like to congratulate Grant Neels on being awarded a $500 scholarship from Buchheits.
Congratulations, Ella Hueter, for being awarded the PTO Making a Difference Scholarship.
Congratulations to Peyton Guffey for being awarded the PTO Blue Jay All the Way Scholarship.
Congratulations, Baylor Pemberton, for being awarded the PTO Blue Jay Dollar Scholarship.
The Impact of Life Scholarship for $750 is being awarded to Halayna Loyd.
Impact Life recognizes students in the Leaders for Life program. Students who have earned their Impact Life Volunteer Cord:
Louise Duepner
Natalie Haug
Ella Hueter
The Festus/Crystal City Rotary Club honors one senior from each local school for each month of the school year. The following 2026 graduates were recognized as Rotary students of the month:
September - Natalie Haug
October - Ethan McVey
November - Bailey Rouggly
December - Baylor Pemberton
January - Peyton Guffey
February - Autumn Bright
March - Halayna Loyd
April - Ryleigh Johnson
May - Annabelle Richardson
The Festus/Crystal City Rotary Youth Leadership Academy attendee was Natalie Haug.
Carter McCabe was named Jefferson College ATS Student of the Month for his contributions in Welding.
The Festus-Crystal City Elks Post #1721 Student of the Month:
September - Addison Meyer
October - Gavin Green
November - Kayla Campbell
December - Annabelle Richardson
January - Bo Davis
February - Lucy Van
March - Bailey Rouggly
April - Blake Hampton
The Twin City Optimist Club holds an essay contest annually. Halayna Loyd earned 3rd place for her essay and was awarded $150.
The Twin City Area Optimist Club of Festus/Crystal City celebrates Youth Appreciation Week during the month of April. Congratulations to Peyton Guffey on this recognition.
My Missouri Scholarship Promise funded by the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation scholarship recipient is Autumn Bright.
The 2026 Nurse Wanager Scholarship is being awarded to Peyton Guffey.
The recipients of the Mid-East Missouri Contractors Association Scholarships are Nathan Breier in the amount of $500 and Noah Buehler in the amount of $1,500.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship. Congratulations, Autumn Bright, on receiving this prestigious award.
State Recognitions
Students receiving the Missouri Department of Higher Education Bright Flight Scholarship are Brandon Chamberlin, Nicholas Dougan, Ethan McVey, and Matthew Waltman.
Missouri American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and Missouri American Legion Boys State are summer leadership opportunities for young women and men who are entering their senior year.
Missouri Girls State: Alayna Cheung and Bailey Rouggly
Missouri Boys State: Ethan McVey and Matthew Waltman
The Missouri Scholars 100 is for a select group of Missouri's most capable high school seniors. JHS' nominee for the Missouri Scholars 100 was Matthew Waltman.
Athletic Awards
It has become a standing tradition to recognize JHS student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, talent, and perseverance by earning 8 (or more) varsity letters in 3 (or more) different sports during their high school career. The newest members of the Blue Jay Elite from the Class of 2026 are:
Noah Buehler
Bo Davis
Louise Duepner
Cooper Frisk
Gavin Green
Levi Heacock
Ryleigh Johnson
Addison Meyer
Annabelle Richardson
Matthew Waltman
The United States Marine Corps would like to recognize students who have stood out amongst their peers and present them with an award to recognize their dedication. The first award is the Scholastic Excellence Award. We would like to recognize Brandon Chamberlin.
The second award is the Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) Award for Musical Excellence. We would like to recognize Kendra Griffin.
The US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to recognize those students in our school who have displayed courage, poise, self-confidence, dedication, and leadership as members of our school's athletic programs. We would like to recognize Ethan McVey and Annabelle Richardson.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete Award winner is Peyton Guffey.
We would like to recognize Natalie Haug for receiving two prestigious awards from the United States Tennis Association. In October, she was recognized for her commitment to sportsmanship by being selected as the USTA 18u Junior Sportsman of the Year for the St. Louis Region. Then, in December, she was recognized by the USTA Missouri Valley as the 18u Junior Sportsman of the Year.
The 2026 Jefferson High School MSHSAA Award of Excellence recipients are Troy Edwards and Bailey Rouggly.
The National Women's Athletic Association's mission is to promote the aspirations and success of women through participation in athletics. Congratulations to Halayna Loyd and Annabelle Richardson.
The Heart of the Team recipient for the 2025 football season is Aiden Usery.
The Blue Jay Balance Athletic award honors a male and a female senior student-athlete who has exemplified the true spirit of the Blue Jay. The recipients of this award are Lucy Van and Matthew Waltman.
The JHS Senior Athlete Award is voted on by all the varsity coaches at JHS. This award is given to one male and one female of the senior class. The male senior Athlete Award goes to Cooper Frisk, and the female Athlete Award goes to Halayna Loyd.
Department Awards
Art - MILEY REED
Band - KENDRA GRIFFIN
Business - NATALIE HAUG
Choir - KAYLA CAMPBELL
English - ETHAN MCVEY
Family and Consumer Sciences - MIA TINDALL
Industrial Technology - LEVI HEACOCK
Math -NICHOLAS DOUGAN
Physical Education - GAVIN GREEN
Science - WAYLON SHOOPMAN
Social Studies - LOGAN BURGARD
Theater - ALAYNA CHEUNG
Academic Awards
The 2026 Jefferson High School graduates meeting the A+ Scholarship Program requirements are:
Aiden Allen
Carlee Armstrong
Nathan Breier
Autumn Bright
Danielle Brown
Noah Buehler
Logan Burgard
Braeden Caldwell
Kayla Campbell
Brandon Chamberlin
Alayna Cheung
Tyler Crader
Corey Diester
Nicholas Dougan
Louise Duepner
Kingston Goodwin
Gavin Green
Kendra Griffin
Blake Hampton
Natalie Haug
Levi Heacock
Ella Hueter
Ryleigh Johnson
Halayna Loyd
Ethan McVey
Caden Menkhus
Addison Meyer
Baylor Pemberton
Gabrielle Peterein
Brooklynn Rapp
Miley Reed
Annabelle Richardson
Bailey Rouggly
Emerson Selsor
Waylon Shoopman
Tanner Stokes
Mia Tindall
Lucy Van
Matthew Waltman
Lacey Weiss
Matthew Wood
At JHS, we celebrate students who are among the top students in the nation, earning a 30 or higher composite score on the ACT. The newest members of the Academic Wall of Excellence from the class of 2026 are:
Brandon Chamberlin
Nicholas Dougan
Ethan McVey
Matthew Waltman
JHS students are recognized for their academic performance by earning an Academic Letter. Congratulations to the following students for earning an academic letter:
Aiden Allen
Zander Bayer
Nathan Breier
Autumn Bright
Danielle Brown
Logan Burgard
Quinn Bushnell
Braeden Caldwell
Brandon Chamberlin
Alayna Cheung
Kiersten Cook
Tyler Crader
Nicholas Dougan
Louise Duepner
Troy Edwards
Ella Fogelbach
Kingston Goodwin
Gavin Green
Kendra Griffin
Peyton Guffey
Blake Hampton
Natalie Haug
Levi Heacock
Ella Hueter
Ryleigh Johnson
KiAna Lemons
Halayna Loyd
Wyatt McKelvey
Ethan McVey
Caden Menkhus
Addison Meyer
Roberto Mijarez
Grant Neels
Baylor Pemberton
Miley Reed
Bailey Rouggly
Emerson Selsor
Waylon Shoopman
Gavin Thomason
Mia Tindall
Lucy Van
Logan Vandeven
Matthew Waltman
Lacey Weiss
Seth Whitener
Matthew Wood
The following students have met all of the requirements to earn the JHS College Prep Certificate:
Danielle Brown
Braeden Caldwell
Brandon Chamberlin
Kiersten Cook
Nicholas Dougan
Louise Duepner
Ella Fogelbach
Peyton Guffey
Blake Hampton
Ella Hueter
Ryleigh Johnson
Ethan McVey
Caden Menkhus
Gabrielle Peterein
Emerson Selsor
Waylon Shoopman
Matthew Waltman
We would like to recognize the student who has complete the Early College Credit Core 42 hour Program. Congratulations to Kiersten Cook for this accomplishment.
The following students will be receiving an Associate of Arts Degree as well as their high school diplomas this spring.
Peyton Guffey - Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Jefferson College.
Danielle Brown and KiAna Lemons - Graduating from Jefferson College.
National Honor Society Officers
President - Natalie Haug
Vice President - Ryleigh Johnson
Treasurer - Ethan McVey
Members:
Louise Duepner
Ella Fogelbach
Kingston Goodwin
Peyton Guffey
Levi Heacock
Ella Hueter
Halayna Loyd
Roberto Mijarez
Baylor Pemberton
Emerson Selsor
Mia Tindall
Logan Vandeven
The following seniors have spent countless hours of time, dedication, and commitment to serving the school and community through their musical endeavors.
Autumn Bright
Kayla Campbell
Alayna Cheung
Corey Diester
Kendra Griffin
Kayler Lucas
Bailey Rouggly
Rilee Whited
Our seniors earning an ACT WorkKeys NCRC are:
Jenna Buehler - Bronze Level
Logan Burgard - Platinum Level
Braeden Caldwell - Gold Level
Zachary Cavanaugh - Silver Level
Carter McCabe - Silver Level
Addison Meyer - Bronze Level
Graci Petero - Bronze Level
Sophia Pullen - Silver Level
Matthew Wood - Silver Level
Congratulations to the following ATS Program completers from the Class of 2026:
Aiden Allen - Digital Media
Nathan Breier - HVAC
Braeden Caldwell - EMT
Kiersten Cook - Health Services
Tyler Crader - Residential Carpentry
Ella Fogelbach - Health Services
Ella Hueter - Health Services
Addison Meyer - Health Services
Carter McCabe - Welding
Brooklynn Rapp - Biomedical Science
Emerson Selsor - Health Services
Mia Tindall - Health Services
Aiden Usery - Building Repair
Matthew Wood - Advanced Carpentry
Congratulations to Ella Hueter and Emerson Selsor on their inductions into the National Technical Honor Society.
The following students have met all requirements to earn a CTE Certificate:
Braeden Caldwell - Health Science Education
Kiersten Cook - Health Science Education
Ella Fogelbach - Health Science Education
Ella Hueter - Health Science Education
Carter McCabe - Skilled Technical Science
Emerson Selsor - Health Science Education
Matthew Wood - Skilled Technical Science
The George Washington Carver Award is given to the to 10 of each high school's graduating class. We are proud to recognize the JHS 2026 Top 10 in alphabetical order:
Braeden Caldwell
Brandon Chamberlin
Alayna Cheung
Nicholas Dougan
Louise Duepner
Peyton Guffey
Natalie Haug
Ella Hueter
Ryleigh Johnson
Ethan McVey
Emerson Selsor
Matthew Waltman
Cum Laude, meaning with Honors, earning a 3.0-3.59 GPA, is represented by a Platinum Cord.
Aiden Allen
Zander Bayer
Nathan Breier
Noah Buehler
Logan Burgard
Quinn Bushnell
Kayla Campbell
Tyler Crader
Troy Edwards
Gavin Green
Kendra Griffin
Wyatt McKelvey
Addison Meyer
Roberto Mijarez
Austin Mitchell
Grant Neels
Gabrielle Peterein
Annabelle Richardson
Waylon Shoopman
Tanner Stokes
Gavin Thomason
Logan Vandeven
Lacey Weiss
Seth Whitener
Matthew Wood
Magna Cum Laude, meaning with Great Honor, earning a 3.6-3.99 GPA, is represented by a Black Cord.
Autumn Bright
Danielle Brown
Braeden Caldwell
Brandon Chamberlin
Alayna Cheung
Kiersten Cook
Louise Duepner
Ella Fogelbach
Kingston Goodwin
Peyton Guffey
Blake Hampton
Levi Heacock
Ella Hueter
Ryleigh Johnson
KiAna Lemons
Halayna Loyd
Caden Menkhus
Baylor Pemberton
Miley Reed
Bailey Rouggly
Mia Tindall
Lucy Van
Matthew Waltman
Summa Cum Laude, meaning with Highest Honor, earning a 4.0 GPA, is represented by a Light Blue Cord.
Nicholas Dougan
Natalie Haug
Ethan McVey
Emerson Selsor
The JHS Class of 2026 has earned more than $45,000 in first-year college scholarships, with the potential to earn an additional $900,000 through renewable awards over the next 3 years. In addition, this graduating class has accumulated 812 college credit hours. Congratulations Class of 2026!