Marli Krol, a Martins Ferry High School alumnus, has been named the 2023 James Everson Scholarship winner.
Each year, a $1,000 scholarship is given to a Martins Ferry High School student who has maintained a high grade point average, plans to attend college, and is interested in a career in business.
“The James Everson Scholarship is awarded yearly by Unified Bank,” said Scott Everson, Chairman, President, and CEO of Unified Bank. My father, James Everson, former president of Unified Bank, for whom the scholarship is named, has always wanted to help promising youngsters in the Martins Ferry area have better lives and futures.
“Creating better lives and futures for the people and communities we proudly serve is an essential part of Unified’s mission,” Everson added.
Krol earned a 3.8 GPA while attending Ohio University Eastern and graduating from Martins Ferry High School. Krol fulfilled all of her high school requirements while also earning nearly 40 college credit hours through dual enrollment. She participated in cross country, Staying Clean Club, Chy-Phy Club, Ohio Valley Varsity Conference Board, Youth Led Prevention Club, Little Sisters, and Queen of Queens in high school. Krol attributes these activities to helping her prepare for college and future pursuits.
Krol will study healthcare administration and business administration at Florida Atlantic University in the fall. Krol will be a sophomore at Florida Atlantic University after participating in the College Credit Plus Program at Martins Ferry High School and Ohio University Eastern.
Krol said, “I am proud and grateful to be honored as the James W. Everson Business Leadership Scholarship recipient. I promise to represent the James W. Everson Business Leadership Scholarship to the fullest of my ability at Florida Atlantic University. Thank you to Unified Bank and the legacy of Mr. James Everson.”
Unified Bank, based in Martins Ferry, is a full-service, FDIC-insured, state-chartered commercial bank with 18 locations serving the Ohio counties of Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Harrison, Hocking, Jefferson, and Tuscarawas, as well as Marshall County in West Virginia. Unified Bank, headquartered in Martins Ferry, is the sole operating subsidiary of United Bancorp, Inc., a publicly traded bank holding company, and has been servicing the financial requirements of the Ohio Valley since 1902.