CHETEK, Wis – A dozen 2025 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 16 years, Sterling Bank has awarded $204,000 in scholarships to more than 200 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: Evan Berg, Camden Valentine and Ryln Vruwink
Chetek/Weyerhaeuser High School: Bryce Killoren, Marisa Howes and Gabbriella Guthman 
Luck High School: Jazzlyn Iverson, Jordan Olson and Jillian Snook
Rice Lake High School: Ava Anderson, Tanner Koltunski and Stephanie Kucko