The Ste. Genevieve R-II Band Program extends our heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our community during the 2025-2026 academic school year. Local businesses, service organizations and families generously supported 2026 local scholarships to summer band camps and our annual SGHS Marching Band Festival. Your investment in our students’ musical education helps them grow as artists and individuals.
Ste. Genevieve community organizations and businesses awarded tuition scholarships for 14 band students, making it possible for them to attend summer band camps tuition-free. Students will attend either 2026 Mineral Area Fine Arts Academy Middle School Summer Band Camp or the 2026 Jefferson College Summer Jazz Camp. We’re thankful for our community’s support and incredibly proud of these students for their dedication and enthusiasm to keep learning—even during summer break!
Our band program is also grateful for the continued consistent support of the annual SGHS Marching Band Festival. The investments in the festival help our program provide high-quality educational opportunities for students grades 6-12 year round. Thank you to our local sponsors and congratulations to our scholarship recipients!
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS — 2026
Front Row Left:
Paisley Huck - MAFAA Band Camp - Ste. Gen. Band Boosters
Harper Garth - MAFAA Band Camp - Thomas Kohm Memorial Scholarship
Harrison Weibrecht - MAFAA Band Camp - First State Community Bank, Ste. Genevieve
Willeyum Uhrich - MAFAA Band Camp - Ste Genevieve Elks Lodge #2674
Brooke Eads - MAFAA Band Camp - Ste. Gen Band Boosters
Chase Farmer - MAFAA Band Camp - GFWC Woman's Club of Ste. Genevieve
Back Row Left:
Camden Strupp - Jefferson College Jazz Camp - Ste. Gen Band Boosters
Sophia Jordan - Jefferson College Jazz Camp - Ste. Gen Band Boosters
Naomi Jordan - MAFAA Band Camp - Ste. Gen Band Boosters
Tessa Richardson - MAFAA Band Camp - Anonymous Donor
Mel Neely - MAFAA Band Camp - First State Community Bank, Ste. Gen.
Seth Richardson -MAFAA Band Camp - GFWC Woman's Club of Ste. Genevieve
Olivia Brace - MAFAA Band Camp - Ste. Gen Band Boosters
Ty Fears - Jefferson College Jazz Camp - HSB Advisors, Ste. Genevieve, Matt Schweigert
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL SPONSORS — 2025
First State Community Bank
Ability Network
Equipment Pro, Inc.
HSB Advisors
MLC
Richardet Flooring
Tower Rock and Stone
Lemon Theory
MRV Bank
Ste. Genevieve Vision Care
Twin City Toyota
Lakenan Insurance
Bounce In LLC
Mueller Tire and Auto Service
Oberle Meats
Microtel Inn and Suites