Fairfield Community High School held its annual Awards Day on Friday, May 8th, honoring the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 and distinguished underclassmen. Faculty and staff recognized not only academic excellence but also the commitment and dedication of students who have gone above and beyond in their studies and extracurricular pursuits.
This year’s graduating class was awarded more than $2.3 million in scholarships and prizes. Remarkably, over 20% of recipients received scholarship offers totaling tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to support their post-secondary education. Members of the Class of 2026 have committed to a wide range of programs across the Midwest and East Coast, including George Washington University, Indiana University, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Murray State University, Naval Academy Preparatory School, Southeast Missouri State University, the United States Marine Corps, and many more.
The Guidance Department extended heartfelt gratitude to the families who have supported these students and to the many local organizations whose generosity has helped make these opportunities possible.
Selected Award and Scholarship Recipients Include:
The following students were recognized:
AHEC Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
AHEC Scholarship Kenzie Turner
AHEC Scholarship Nykia Staton
Alexis Sargent Memorial Scholarship- Art Addyson Kiktavy
Alexis Sargent Memorial Scholarship- Music Kaitlyn Sessions
American Legion Oratorical Contest Scholarship Grady Simpson
Anthony “Tony” Simpson Memorial Scholarship Cody Browning
Art Dept Michelangelo Momentum Addyson Kiktavy
Art Dept Davinci Detail Kylee Austin
Art Dept Fearless Frida Aiden Dunn
Art Dept Fearless Frida Oliva Ward
Art Dept Mona Lisa Smile Ava Isle
Art Dept Peppy Picasso Megan Howard
Art Dept Van Gogh Getter Madison Bare
Art Dept Warhol Wow Factor Evan McNeil
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Allison Breuer
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Brock Johnson
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Eden Duckworth
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Grady Simpson
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Logan Tullis
Beiswenger Foundation Scholarship Nykia Staton
Bethel University Hendrix Scholarship Audrey Fletcher
Bethel University Renaissance Choir Award Audrey Fletcher
Bethel University Trustee Honor Award Audrey Fletcher
Better Business Bureau Student of Ethics Award Grady Simpson
Big “A” Memorial Scholarship Jaycie Couch
Blake Family/Taco Tierra Nursing Scholarship Caitlyn Cuff
CBAI Foundation of Community Banking Contest: 1st
Place, Local Brock Johnson
CBAI Foundation of Community Banking Contest: 2nd
Place, Local Addilyn Lafikes
CBAI Foundation of Community Banking Contest: State
Finalist Lela Duckworth
CEO Award Jaxon Basnett
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Grant Audrey Fletcher
DAR Outstanding citizen Grady Simpson
David L. Rice Merit Scholarship Gracie Atwood
Davis (Walter R. & Marie Foley Davis) Memorial
Scholarship Addyson Kiktavy
Davis (Walter R. & Marie Foley Davis) Memorial
Scholarship Caitlyn Cuff
Davis (Walter R. & Marie Foley Davis) Memorial Scholarship Harlee Scott
Davis (Walter R. & Marie Foley Davis) Memorial
Scholarship Jake Easton
Davis (Walter R. & Marie Foley Davis) Memorial
Scholarship Nykia Staton
DCFS Scholarship Nykia Staton
EA Johnson Memorial Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
EA Johnson Memorial Scholarship Allison Breuer
EA Johnson Memorial Scholarship Eden Duckworth
EA Johnson Memorial Scholarship Jaycie Couch
Elks Most Valuable Student Award Eden Duckworth
English Dept Award Addilyn Lafikes
English Dept Award Addyson Kiktavy
English Dept Award Allison Breuer
English Dept Award Austin Grieve
English Dept Award Eden Duckworth
English Dept Award Ella Atteberry
English Dept Award Ethan Hungerford
English Dept Award Grady Simpson
English Dept Award Jaycie Couch
English Dept Award Maci McConnaughhay
English Dept Award Karoline Book
English Dept Award Creative Writing Aiden Dunn
English Dept Award Creative Writing Alesandra King
English Dept Award Creative Writing Carrington Rogers
English Dept Award Creative Writing Ellanie Vanway
English Dept Award Creative Writing Evan McNeil
English Dept Award Creative Writing Jack Copeland
English Dept Award Creative Writing Katelyn Squire
English Dept Award Creative Writing Kenzie Turner
English Dept Award Creative Writing Lynnlee Simpson
English Dept Award Creative Writing Macy McCulley
English Dept Award Creative Writing Olivia Ward
English Dept Award Letters in Literature Honorable
Mention Marin Blessing
English Dept Award Public Speaking Ashton King
English Dept Award Public Speaking Haylen Hutson
English Dept Award Public Speaking Will Lewis
English Dept Award Public Speaking Wren Braddock
Fairfield Coin Club Scholarship Ava Isle
Fairfield Rotary Club Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
Fairfield Rotary Club Scholarship Allison Breuer
Fairfield Rotary Club Scholarship Eden Duckworth
Fairfield Rotary Club Scholarship Lela Duckworth
FCHS Football Alumni Scholarship Will Lewis
FFA Alumni Award Ryan Vaughan
FFA Alumni Award Eden Duckworth
FFA Alumni Award Gracie Atwood
FFA Alumni Award Jude Carter
FFA Alumni Award Will Lewis
FFA Alumni Award Auburn Abbott
FFA Alumni Award Jaycie Couch
FFA Alumni Award Kacie Kinsolving
FFA Alumni Award Layne Weber
FFA Teagan Tetrick Award Will French
FNB Street Team Award Allison Breuer
FNB Street Team Award Anne Kelly
FNB Street Team Award Ava Isle
FNB Street Team Award Brock Johnson
FNB Street Team Award Eden Duckworth
FNB Street Team Award Ethan McNeil
FNB Street Team Award Grady Simpson
FNB Street Team Award Kimaya Barbre
FNB Street Team Award Lela Duckworth
FNB Street Team Award Mabrey Foster
FNB Street Team Award Nic Munoz
Gale Bullard Memorial Scholarship Brock Johnson
Gary Lee Memorial Scholarship Harlee Scott
Gary Lee Memorial Scholarship Kenzie Turner
George Washington University Presidential Academic
Scholarship Award Eden Duckworth
Gerald “Jed” Foster Memorial Scholarship Jake Easton
Gerald “Jed” Foster Memorial Scholarship Mabrey Foster
Horatio Alger Foundation National Scholarship Jaycie Couch
Hutchison Foundation Scholarship Grady Simpson
IECC Athletic Scholarship (Volleyball) Kenzie Turner
IECC Bill Cannon Memorial Scholarship Will Lewis
IECC Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Scholarship Ian Puckett
IECC Founder’s Scholarship Brock Johnson
IECC President’s Scholarship Jaycie Couch
IECC Running Start Award Addilyn Lafikes
IECC Running Start Award Addyson Kiktavy
IECC Running Start Award Adi Hickey
IECC Running Start Award Aiden Dunn
IECC Running Start Award Alexa Newman
IECC Running Start Award Allison Breuer
IECC Running Start Award Anne Kelly
IECC Running Start Award Auburn Abbott
IECC Running Start Award Audrey Fletcher
IECC Running Start Award Ava Isle
IECC Running Start Award Brock Johnson
IECC Running Start Award Brooklyn Domer
IECC Running Start Award Caitlyn Cuff
IECC Running Start Award Caleb King
IECC Running Start Award Cole Briggs
IECC Running Start Award Dale Trotter
IECC Running Start Award Danny Downen
IECC Running Start Award Eden Duckworth
IECC Running Start Award Ella Atteberry
IECC Running Start Award Ethan Hungerford
IECC Running Start Award Evan Mcneil
IECC Running Start Award Evan Musgrave
IECC Running Start Award Gracie Atvvood
IECC Running Start Award Grady Simpson
IECC Running Start Award Grant Jennetfe
IECC Running Start Award Harlee Scott
IECC Running Start Award Hayden Felowitz
IECC Running Start Award Ian Puckett
IECC Running Start Award Jake Easton
IECC Running Start Award Jaycie Couch
IECC Running Start Award Jayden Easton
IECC Running Start Award Jedd Wellen
IECC Running Start Award Jesse King
IECC Running Start Award Johna Kinney
IECC Running Start Award Jude Carter
IECC Running Start Award Kacie Kinsolving
IECC Running Start Award Kaitlyn Sessions
IECC Running Start Award Kaleb Mcgill
IECC Running Start Award Kaprice Hudson
IECC Running Start Award Katelyn Squire
IECC Running Start Award Keegan Jordan
IECC Running Start Award Keegan Smith
IECC Running Start Award Kenzie Turner
IECC Running Start Award Kimaya Barbre
IECC Running Start Award Kylee Austin
IECC Running Start Award Kyra Lyons
IECC Running Start Award Lane Robson
IECC Running Start Award Layne Weber
IECC Running Start Award Lela Duckworth
IECC Running Start Award Libbee Cline
IECC Running Start Award Logan Farris
IECC Running Start Award Logan Hodges
IECC Running Start Award Logan Tullis
IECC Running Start Award Lydia Webb
IECC Running Start Award Mabrey Foster
IECC Running Start Award Maci Mcconnaughhay
IECC Running Start Award Madison Bare
IECC Running Start Award Madison Wright
IECC Running Start Award Mylee Adcock
IECC Running Start Award Nicolas Munoz
IECC Running Start Award Nykia Staton
IECC Running Start Award Olivia Ward
IECC Running Start Award Remington Taylor
IECC Running Start Award Riley Jolly
IECC Running Start Award Ryan Vaughan
IECC Running Start Award Samantha Mcculley
IECC Running Start Award Tallen Hixenbaugh
IECC Running Start Award Walker Isle
IECC Running Start Award Will Lewis
Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program Burnt
Prairie #668 Scholarship Harlee Scott
Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program Burnt
Prairie #668 Scholarship Nykia Staton
Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program Fairfield
#206 Scholarship Caitlyn Cuff
Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program Fairfield
#206 Scholarship Walker Isle
Illinois State Scholar Addilyn Lafikes
Illinois State Scholar Allison Breuer
Illinois State Scholar Anne Kelly
Illinois State Scholar Eden Duckworth
Illinois State Scholar Ethan Hungerford
Illinois State Scholar Evan McNeil
Illinois State Scholar Grady Simpson
Illinois State Scholar Jaycie Couch
Illinois State Scholar Lela Duckworth
Illinois State Scholar Maci McConnaughhay
Indiana University National Excellence Scholarship Lela Duckworth
Jane Best Memorial Scholarship Grady Simpson
Jane Best Memorial Scholarship Mabrey Foster
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Allison Breuer
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Eden Duckworth
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Jaycie Couch
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Nykia Staton
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Brock Johnson
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Jake Easton
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Kenzie Turner
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Lela Duckworth
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Libbee Cline
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Addyson Kiktavy
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Ava Isle
Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Memorial Scholarship Logan Tullis
John A Logan Full Ride Alivia Rice
John Juenger Memorial Scholarship Eden Duckworth
John Juenger Memorial Scholarship Grady Simpson
John Juenger Memorial Scholarship Jaycie Couch
JV Scholastic Team MVP Jonah Desanti
Law Enforcement Career Scholarship Caleb King
Logan Kreiter Memorial Scholarship Kenzie Turner
Math Team Award Addilyn Lafikes
Math Team Award Allison Breuer
Math Team Award Ellanie Vanway
Math Team Award Ethan Hungerford
Math Team Award Grady Simpson
Math Team Award Jedd Wellen
Math Team Newcomer Award Carly Fleener
Math Team Newcomer Award Karoline Book
Mathematics Dept Award Allison Breuer
McKendree Choir Scholarship Katelyn Squire
McKendree Henry Bromwell Scholarship Katelyn Squire
McKendree Maude Alexander Grant Katelyn Squire
McKendree Presidential Scholarship Katelyn Squire
Military Recognition Carlos Hernandez
Mill Shoals Ruritan Scholarship Lela Duckworth
Millikin Academic Excellence Scholarship Samantha Mcculley
Millikin Big Blue Pledge Scholarship Samantha Mcculley
Millikin University Athletic Scholarship (Football) Jayden Wilson
Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Scholarship Eden Duckworth
Missouri University of Science & Technology Distinguished
Scholars Award Allison Breuer
MIssouri University of Science & Technology Engineering
Endowment Scholarship Allison Breuer
MIssouri University of Science & Technology Honors
Academy Scholarship Allison Breuer
MIssouri University of Science & Technology Kummer
Vanguard Scholar Award Allison Breuer
Murray State University Carr Scholarship Anne Kelly
Murray State University Frank Davis Scholarship Anne Kelly
Murray State University Presidential Fellowship
Scholarship Grady Simpson
Murray State University Provost Merit Scholarship Anne Kelly
Murray State University Provost Scholarship Olivia Ward
Music Dept Concert Choir Director’s Award Katelyn Squire
Music Dept Concert Choir Outstanding Vocalist Zoe Thompson
Music Dept Contemporary Rock Band Director’s Award Aiden Dunn
Music Dept Contemporary Rock Band Outstanding Instrumentalist Evan Musgrave
Music Dept Contemporary Rock Band Outstanding
Vocalist Jack Copeland
Music Dept General/Marching Band Director’s Award Audrey Fletcher
Music Dept General/Marching Band Outstanding
Instrumentalist Braxton Galiher
Music Dept General/Marching Band Outstanding Marcher Anna Taylor
Music Dept Show Choir Director’s Award Eden Duckworth
Music Dept Show Choir Director’s Award Lela Duckworth
Music Dept Show Choir Outstanding Dancer Kimaya Barbre
Music Dept Show Choir Outstanding Vocalist Katelyn Squire
Music Dept Show Choir Outstanding Vocalist Lela Duckworth
NAL Scholarship For Excellence Allison Breuer
NAL Scholarship For Excellence Will Lewis
NAL Scholarship For Excellence Jedd Wellen
National Honor Society Service Distinction Award Addyson Kiktavy
National Honor Society Service Distinction Award Allison Breuer
National Honor Society Service Distinction Award Eden Duckworth
Naval Academy Preparatory School Scholarship Maci McConnaughay
New Hope General Baptist Scholarship Allison Breuer
New in 2026- Kielhorn Family Starter Grant Kylee Austin
New in 2026- Kielhorn Family Starter Grant Nykia Staton
NG Cowen Scholarship Brock Hoke
Oakland City University Athletic Scholarship (Baseball) Caleb King
Oakland City University Athletic Scholarship (Baseball) Jesse King
Oakland City University Athletic Scholarship (Volleyball) Libbee Cline
Olney Central Threatre Scholarship Ryan Vaughan
Orchardville Church Scholarship Kaitlyn Sessions
Orlen Brach & Babe Ward Brach Scholarship Nykia Staton
Peoples National Bank Community Scholarship Award Olivia Ward
Peoples National Bank Community Scholarship Award Will Lewis
Perfect Attendance Award 10th Grade Kayda Lee
Perfect Attendance Award 11th Grade Austin Grieve
Perfect Attendance Award 11th Grade Landon Smith
Perfect Attendance Award 11th Grade Morgan Spina
Perfect Attendance Award 12th Grade Evan McNeil
Perfect Attendance Award 12th Grade Logan Farris
Perfect Attendance Award 4 Years Jaycie Couch
Perfect Attendance Award 4 Years Jedd Wellen
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Addylyn Barbre
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Casey Wick
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Chelsey Wilson
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Claudia Long
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Cody Cline
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Jonah Desanti
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Kvisha Patel
Perfect Attendance Award 9th Grade Michael Ackers
Puckett Foundation Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
Puckett Foundation Scholarship Allison Breuer
Puckett Foundation Scholarship Lydia Webb
Richard Lee Cox Memorial Scholarship: Big Dreams Grady Simpson
Richard Lee Cox Memorial Scholarship: Education Jaycie Couch
Richard Lee Cox Memorial Scholarship: Heritage Brock Johnson
Richard Lee Cox Memorial Scholarship: Journalism &
Communication Allison Breuer
Roger Johnson Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
SAR Outstanding Citizen Addilyn Lafikes
Scholastic Team: All Sectional Team Allison Breuer
Scholastic Team: All Sectional Team Grady Simpson
Scholastic Team: All Sectional Team Jedd Wellen
Scholastic Team: Captain Award Allison Breuer
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Addilyn Lafikes
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Allison Breuer
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Ellanie Vanway
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Emma Barbre
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Ethan Hungerford
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Grady Simpson
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Jack Copeland
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Jedd Wellen
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd Place: Karoline Book
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Mya Crippen
Scholastic Team: IHSA Regional Winner, BDC
Conference Tournament 2 Place, & Masonic Sectional 3rd
Place: Ryan Vaughan
Scholastic Team: MVP with 158 tossups Jedd Wellen
Science Dept Award Allison Breuer
SEMO Copper Dome Scholarship Addilyn Lafikes
SICA Scholarship Mabrey Foster
SICA Scholarship Jake Easton
SIUE Cougar Pride Scholarship Caitlyn Cuff
SIUE Cougar Pride Scholarship Alexa Newman
Skillet Fork Ruritan Scholarship Madison Bare
Skillet Fork Ruritan Scholarship Nykia Staton
Sloan’s Dance Study Award Olivia Ward
Speech Team Award Addilyn Lafikes
Speech Team Award Addyson Spencer
Speech Team Award Allison Breuer
Speech Team Award Ava Isle
Speech Team Award Ellanie Vanway
Speech Team Award Grady Simpson
Speech Team Award Jasper Beeson
Speech Team Award Jedd Wellen
Speech Team Award Jonah Desanti
Speech Team Award Karsyn Miller
Speech Team Award Ryan Vaughan
Tiger Elite Wrestling Scholarship Caitlyn Cuff
TRIO Summer Tuition Waiver Caitlyn Cuff
TRIO Summer Tuition Waiver Harlee Scott
TRIO Summer Tuition Waiver Madison Wright
TRIO Summer Tuition Waiver Nykia Staton
University of Evansville Campus Visit Award Ethan Hungerford
University of Evansville Presidential Merit Scholarship Ethan Hungerford
University of Evansville Valedictorian Scholarship Ethan Hungerford
University of Illinois Veterans Tuition Waiver Addyson Kiktavy
USI Illinois Regional Award Gracie Atwood
Wabash Valley College/ Arts Council Scholarship Kaitlyn Sessions
Wayne County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Kacie Kinsolving
Wayne County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Logan Hodges
Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Kacie Kinsolving
Wayne White Electric Cooperative Scholarship Walker Isle