a:31:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:1:"4";s:8:"entry_id";s:0:"";s:6:"sticky";s:0:"";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2008-05-21 05:32 AM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:8:"category";a:1:{i:0;s:1:"5";}s:9:"author_id";s:1:"2";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:50:"SITE improvement association presents scholarships";s:9:"url_title";s:50:"site_improvement_association_presents_scholarships";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Submit";s:11:"field_id_26";s:50:"SITE Improvement Association Presents Scholarships";s:11:"field_ft_26";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_31";s:0:"";s:11:"field_id_44";s:104:"The SITE Improvement Association presented scholarships at its eighth annual scholarship awards dinner. ";s:11:"field_ft_44";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_28";s:36:"SITE, awards, scholarships, students";s:11:"field_ft_28";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_38";s:0:"";s:15:"field_offset_38";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_39";s:0:"";s:15:"field_offset_39";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_40";s:0:"";s:11:"field_ft_40";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_29";s:2533:"<p>The SITE Improvement Association announced 2008 scholarship recipients at its recent eighth annual scholarship awards dinner.<br />&nbsp;<br />Recipients are selected by an independent panel based on academic achievement, community involvement, letters of recommendation and financial need. Each student is sponsored by a SITE member company. <br />&nbsp;<br />&ldquo;This year the Association was able to increase the amount of money available for scholarships from $15,000 to $17,500. We hope these scholarships will help these young adults in their educational needs and assist in their future occupational endeavors,&rdquo; said Jay Schultehenrich, SITE executive director.&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;<br />SITE awarded four $2,500 scholarships and five $1,500 scholarships. Recipients of $2,500 scholarships included: <br /><br />Jessica Boedges, 18, sponsored by Fabick CAT, a senior at Rockwood Summit High School who plans to major in nursing.<br />Stephanie Quigley, 18, sponsored by Clayton Engineering, a senior at Troy Buchanan High School, who is planning to attend the University of Missouri &ndash; Columbia and major in physical therapy.<br />Brittany Schopper, 18, sponsored by Fred Weber, Inc., a senior at Northwest High School, who is planning to study psychology.<br />Katy Mueller, 20, sponsored by Hoette Concrete, a sophomore at Fontbonne University, who is majoring in special education and speech pathology.<br />&nbsp;<br />The following students received $1,500 scholarships: <br /><br />Annalise Pfaff, 19, sponsored by Bussen Quarries, a sophomore at the University of Missouri &ndash; Rolla, who is majoring in the chemistry of science and technology. <br />Teah Bowzer, 18, sponsored by Dockler Excavating, a senior at Warrenton High School, who is planning to major in elementary special education.<br />Sarah Detzel, 27, sponsored by Fred Weber, Inc., who is attending Patricia Stevens College and majoring in interior design.<br />Edwin Grant, 22, sponsored by Kelpe Contracting, a junior at the University of Missouri &ndash; Rolla, who majoring in nuclear engineering.<br />Jennifer Schott, 18, sponsored by Kelpe Contracting, a senior at Lafayette High School, who is considering the field of pharmacy or pharmaceutical development.<br />&nbsp;<br />SITE&rsquo;s scholarships are funded by contributions from contractor members through SITE&rsquo;s industry fund, SITE Advancement Foundation, and voluntary contributions from associate members. SITE has awarded $111,500 to 67 students since 2001.</p>";s:10:"category_0";s:1:"5";}