CHETEK, Wis – A dozen 2023 area high school graduates have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Sterling Bank. The scholarships are intended to help students pay for their pursuit of a college education. Three students each from Barron, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Luck and Rice Lake High Schools were chosen by their school’s faculty or scholarship committees to receive the award.

During the past 15 years, Sterling Bank has awarded $180,000 in scholarships to more than 180 area students. Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s demonstration of leadership, good judgment, work ethic and character. Also considered is participation in scholastic and/or athletic endeavors, volunteer activities, pursuit of academic excellence and the desire to better the community.

Barron High School: Brianna Reichenberger, Kamaal Hassan, Heaven Hightower 
Chetek/Weyerhaeuser High School: Olivia Schofield, Anna Widiker, Lauren Zeman 
Luck High School: Broc Carter, Ethan Allen, Jessica Blechinger
Rice Lake High School: Jaymee Sevals, Isabelle Schmidt, Sydney Staut