ChoiceOne Bank awards 13 scholarships

Sparta, Mich.-based ChoiceOne Bank awarded 13 needs-based scholarships as part of its annual program for graduating seniors in the bank's coverage area in west and southeast Michigan. .The $1,000 scholarships were available for graduating seniors who are attending an accredited Michigan college this fall to obtain a certificate, associates or bachelor's degree. Applications were accepted from January through March, and students had to include a 500-word or less essay about one of their community-service experiences, including describing why they became involved in their community service and their personal accomplishments from their community involvement. .Graduating Sparta High School Seniors Makayla Hatchew and William McFarlin Graduating Coopersville High School Seniors Teya Li Weber and Brianna BaconGraduating Cedar Springs High School Senior Stella MalonGraduating Kent City High School Senior Ann SmalleyGraduating Grant High School Senior James ChandlerGraduating Lapeer High School Senior Kennedy HaworthGraduating North Branch High School Senior Franklin CaudillGraduating Armada High School Senior Kayla DemickGraduating Imlay City High School Senior Rayana SlackGraduating Capac High School Senior Dori StueverGraduating Fraser High School Senior Alexandria Nichol. ."As the local community bank, we have been offering this program for many years now," said ChoiceOne Bank President Michael Burke, Jr. "ChoiceOne has always believed families are the heart of our communities, and our high school seniors are the next generation of leaders. This program provides an opportunity for them to realize the benefits of being raised and educated in a supportive community. It's also heartwarming to hear from our students about their community-service experiences over the years."