Andy Habsieger Memorial Game
Andrew Habsieger was a standout football player and a 2004 graduate of Festus High School and after high school enlisted in the United States Army. Pfc. Habsieger was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.; Andy was killed in action on March 23, 2008 in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Most people know Andy as a football player and a soldier, and that description serves him well. But those who knew him best know that he had an uncanny ability to be a leader and he was always helping people who couldn’t help themselves.
The "Hobby Scholarship" was created in 2009 as a lasting memorial to celebrate the life Andy lived and the ultimate sacrifice he gave for his country. In 2015, Festus Post 253, along with Ste. Genevieve Post 150, played the first annual Andy Habsieger Memorial Game. This event, now entering its third season, is dedicated to honor the life and memory of Andy, as well as to raise money for the Habsieger Scholarship. Through the hard work and generosity of John Crites, Justin Neel, and USA Mortgage, we have awarded a scholarship to one member of the Festus Legion program, and one member of the Ste. Genevieve program for the last two seasons. This year, we will also raffle off a $1,000 scholarship at the game that can be used by a 2018 or 2019 graduate. A $2.00 raffle ticket purchase enters you into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship from the Andy Habsieger Memorial Foundation.
Rules and Requirements
For 2018, the game will be played on Sunday, June 10, at Butch Lucas Field at West City Park in Festus. The schedule for that day will be:
Freshmen Game 12:00pm
Junior Game 2:30pm
Senior Game 5:00pm
For more information, or to contribute to the Habsieger Foundation, please visit: http://www.habsiegerfoundation.org/
Past Winners of the Habsieger Memorial Scholarship
2017
Post 253: Sean McDowell - St. Pius X
Post 150: Brandon Hinson - Ste. Genevieve High
2016
Post 253: Josh Mobley - Jefferson High
Post 150: Nick Oberle - Valle Catholic High
2015
Post 253: Andrew Hayden - Festus High
Post 150: Kolten Schilly - Valle Catholic High
Most people know Andy as a football player and a soldier, and that description serves him well. But those who knew him best know that he had an uncanny ability to be a leader and he was always helping people who couldn’t help themselves.
The "Hobby Scholarship" was created in 2009 as a lasting memorial to celebrate the life Andy lived and the ultimate sacrifice he gave for his country. In 2015, Festus Post 253, along with Ste. Genevieve Post 150, played the first annual Andy Habsieger Memorial Game. This event, now entering its third season, is dedicated to honor the life and memory of Andy, as well as to raise money for the Habsieger Scholarship. Through the hard work and generosity of John Crites, Justin Neel, and USA Mortgage, we have awarded a scholarship to one member of the Festus Legion program, and one member of the Ste. Genevieve program for the last two seasons. This year, we will also raffle off a $1,000 scholarship at the game that can be used by a 2018 or 2019 graduate. A $2.00 raffle ticket purchase enters you into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship from the Andy Habsieger Memorial Foundation.
Rules and Requirements
- Scholarship can only be used by 2018 or 2019 high school graduates, and all college-bound 2018 and 2019 graduates are eligible to receive scholarship, regardless of the high school attended.
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university the 2018 or 2019 high school graduate will attend.
- Raffle winner may use the scholarship (provided winner is a 2018 or 2019 high school graduate) or give the scholarship to a family member, friend, student, or other eligible 2018 or 2019 high school graduate.
- Participants need not be present on June 10 to win.
For 2018, the game will be played on Sunday, June 10, at Butch Lucas Field at West City Park in Festus. The schedule for that day will be:
Freshmen Game 12:00pm
Junior Game 2:30pm
Senior Game 5:00pm
For more information, or to contribute to the Habsieger Foundation, please visit: http://www.habsiegerfoundation.org/
Past Winners of the Habsieger Memorial Scholarship
2017
Post 253: Sean McDowell - St. Pius X
Post 150: Brandon Hinson - Ste. Genevieve High
2016
Post 253: Josh Mobley - Jefferson High
Post 150: Nick Oberle - Valle Catholic High
2015
Post 253: Andrew Hayden - Festus High
Post 150: Kolten Schilly - Valle Catholic High