On Wednesday, July 24, Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) awarded nine students with $1,000 scholarships through the annual PSGC Scholarship Program.
The PSGC Scholarship Program has awarded $61,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2015, with the goal of encouraging employees’ children and grandchildren to pursue their career goals through higher education. All applicants are anonymously evaluated by a panel of judges based on academic achievement, work ethic, community service, extracurricular involvement, and career goals.
Pictured above (left to right): Klaire Stich, Emeri Bowlin, Maya Morris, David Fizer, Ian Hulsey, Chas Walster, and Randy Short (President & CEO of PSGC). Not pictured: Rayann Joiner, Alexandria Keller, and Kaylie Kruse.
Congratulations to this year’s PSGC scholars and their families!
More About the 2024 PSGC Scholars
Emeri Bowlin is the daughter of Benji and Nicki Bowlin of Christopher. She will return to Agape Christian High School this fall for her junior year, with plans to study English literature in the future. Emeri is involved in volleyball, softball, and Beta Club.
David Fizer is the son of Darrin and Rachelle Fizer of New Athens. A recent New Athens High School graduate, David will attend Lake Land College this fall to study ag mechanics through the John Deere Tech Program. In high school, he was involved in FFA, 4-H, and the ag mechanics team, along with holding down part-time jobs at a farm and meat market.
Ian Hulsey is the son of Mylon and Tiffany Hulsey of Pinckneyville. He attends Pinckneyville Community High School, where he will return for his senior year this fall. Ian plans to study electrical engineering. At PCHS, he is involved in football, track, Science Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also participates in community service projects through Nine Mile Baptist Church of Tamaroa and Trail Life USA of Centralia.
Rayann Joiner is the daughter of Trevor Joiner and Natalie Joiner of Benton. She recently graduated from Sesser-Valier High School, with plans to study healthcare at Rend Lake College in the fall. Rayann is involved in volleyball, youth and government, outdoorsmen, FFA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, mobile market food bank, yearbook, and Girl Scouts, along with serving in the leadership positions of Class Secretary and FCCLA President.
Alexandria Keller is the daughter of Kelly and Brandon Keller of Anna. She recently graduated from Anna Jonesboro High School, with plans to study nutrition and dietetics at Murray State University in the fall. Alexandria has held leadership roles as Class President, Student Council President, and Beta Club Secretary, and she has participated in National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, cross country, basketball, and soccer.
Kaylie Kruse is the daughter of Kevin and Katie Kruse of Barnhart. She studies pre-physician assistant health sciences at Saint Louis University, where she will return this fall for her sophomore year. Kaylie works as a dance teacher at Formations Dance Center and Dance Productions Unlimited, along with volunteering at the St. Louis Foodbank.
Maya Morris is the daughter of Larry and Maryann Morris of Byrnes Mill. A recent Northwest High School graduate, Maya plans to study business administration at Jefferson Community College this fall. She has participated in golf, lacrosse, Lion Crew, Rho Kappa, DECA, and Lighthouse. Maya also volunteers at her parish fish fries and works at Twin Pikes Roastery and Fenton Olde Towne Doughnuts.
Klaire Stich is the daughter of Kathy and Kelly Stich of Dahlgren. She attends Wayne City High School, where she will be a senior this fall, with plans to study pre-med biology. Klaire is involved in softball, volleyball, Beta Club, History Club, FFA, and various volunteer efforts from helping with coaching and sports camps to serving food at farmers’ and veterans’ breakfasts.
Chas Walster is the son of Chris and Kimberly Walster of Red Bud. Recently graduated from Waterloo High School, he plans to attend Southwestern Illinois College this fall to study construction management. Chas participates in golf, FFA, Backyard Bandits 4-H Club, Monroe County Start-Up, Santa’s Village, and Red Bud Beautification.