Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars Program
The Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars Program recognizes students for their academic success & excellence. The program was created for Decatur area high school seniors, HPB Merit Scholars Program recognizes the top four students from seven area high schools where the bank has a presence: Eisenhower, MacArthur, St. Teresa, LSA, Decatur Christian, Maroa-Forsyth, and Mt. Zion. Each high school submitted four merit scholars based on an objective rating system including, but not limited to academic success. The Hickory Point Bank & Trust Merit Scholars Program creates an opportunity for the area’s best and brightest students and the next generation of leaders in our community to be recognized.
2022 Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars
- Van Tran, Maroa-Forsyth, (1st Place)
- Erika Flickinger, St. Teresa, (1st Runner Up)
- Valerie Nutakor, St. Teresa, (2nd Runner Up)
- Weston Walker, Mt. Zion, (3rd Runner Up)
2021 Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars
- Rabya Hasnain, Maroa-Forsyth, (1st Place)
- Mavis Wang, Maroa-Forsyth, (1st Runner Up)
- Jacob Blackburn, St. Teresa, (2nd Runner Up)
- Kate Aupperle, Maroa-Forsyth, (3rd Runner Up)
2020 Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars
- Sydney McNamara, St. Teresa High School (1st place)
- Michael Less, St. Teresa High School (1st runner up)
- Jake Schumaker, Mt. Zion High School (2nd runner up)
- Alexandria (Lexie) Huck, St. Teresa High School (3rd runner up)
