Friendship State Bank Announces 2023 Wilke S. and James W. Lemon Scholarship Winners

The winners come from South Dearborn and South Ripley high schools.

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(Friendship, Ind.) – Three area high school graduates have been named recipients of Wilkie S. and James W. Lemon scholarships from Friendship State Bank.

This year, one $3,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to three seniors who demonstrate commitment and involvement in community service.

The recipients are:

  • Lillie Davis, South Dearborn High School, $3,000
  • Darcie Diem, South Ripley High School, $1,000
  • Gabriel Block, South Ripley High School, $1,000

In order qualify for the scholarships, applicants had to carry a 2.5 or better cumulative GPA, plan on attending an accredited college, university or technical school, be involved in community service, and write a 250-word essay about the importance of community banking.

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