Two Local College Students Receive $5000 Scholarships From SITE

Two deserving students from Arnold and Barnhart have each received a $5,000 scholarship from the SITE Advancement Foundation to help further their college education. The two students are:

• Hunter Hathaway of Arnold. Sponsored by McConnell & Associates Corporation, Hunter is a sophomore studying physical therapy at St. Louis University. Hunter’s participation in high school sports led to his desire to become a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer. This is the second year Hunter has received a SITE Advancement Foundation scholarship.
• Katrina Boyster of Barnhart. Sponsored by Concrete Strategies, LLC, Katrina is graduating from Windsor High School this year. She plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to study civil engineering and follow her father’s footsteps. Katrina received the Windsor Way Award for her admirable qualities of respect, integrity, leadership, kindness, responsibility, and cooperation.

High school graduates, college, and trade school students with a parent employed by one of the 250 SITE Improvement Association member companies are eligible to receive these scholarships, which are based on each student’s academic achievements, involvement in the community and financial need.

“Assisting these students in their quest for educational advancement is part of the SITE Improvement Association’s broader commitment to advance workforce and economic development initiatives that were recognized by the Knowledge Lab Award we received from the St. Louis Construction Forum,” said Jeremy Bennett, Executive Director of the SITE Improvement Association. “These scholarships will help students gain the education and the connections they need to pursue their careers in whatever field they choose and be successful.”

The scholarships are made possible through voluntary contributions from SITE Improvement Association member companies and from the SITE Advancement Foundation Scholarship Fund, which has awarded more than $430,000 in college and trade school scholarships over the past 24 years.

“When applying for our scholarships, students learn about the economic impact of construction, the benefits of their parents working in the construction industry, and learning about themselves as they dig deep and write about their future ambitions,” Bennett added. “Just as SITE advances the industry through its investment in infrastructure initiatives, leadership training, and premier events, our past scholarship recipients have found ways of giving back and promoting our industry, especially as they grow into various leadership roles. Plus, they can drive around town and say, ‘Yeah, my Dad or Mom helped build that.’ I want to thank our Foundation, the Scholarship Committee, and members of SITE for their generosity in responding to the needs of our scholarship recipients and advancing our mission.”

About SITE Improvement Association

The SITE Improvement Association advances the construction industry in eastern Missouri through public policy advocacy, labor relations support, safety and leadership training and professional networking. Established in 1966 as an independent trade organization, SITE represents more than 250 contractors and suppliers in the Concrete, Asphalt Paving, Sewer/Utility, Highway/Bridge, Earthmoving, Landscaping and Specialty construction sectors. For more information, visit www.sitestl.org.