Security Financial Bank Awards Scholarships to Area Graduates

Security Financial Bank Awards 10 Scholarships to Area High School Graduates

Eau Claire – Mark Oldenberg, president and CEO of Security Financial Bank (SFB), is pleased to announce that 10 area recent high school graduates each have been awarded a $500 scholarship to be used to further their education.

Recipients include:

• Katelyn Bignell, a graduate of Durand-Arkansaw High School, will attend Winona State University.

• Ashley Chilson, a graduate of Regis High School, will attend Ava Maria University.

• Mazalyn Day, a graduate of Bloomer High School, will attend the University of Minnesota–Duluth.

• Nicholas Dutton, a graduate of Black River Falls will attend the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.

• Emma Lechleitner, a graduate of Lake Holcombe High School, will attend North Dakota State University.

• Olivia Price, a graduate of Bloomer High School, will attend Grand Canyon University.

• Levi Suckow, a graduate of Durand-Arkansaw High School, will attend the University of Arizona.

• Nicholas Szczech, a graduate of Stanley-Boyd High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

• Matthew Woelfer, a graduate of Ladysmith High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin–Stout.

• Kaleb Wyss, a graduate of Lincoln High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

Recipients are chosen based on involvement in school, youth organizations, and community events with particular preference given to students pursuing a career in finance, accounting, or business administration.

About Security Financial Bank

Established in 1934, Security Financial Bank is a locally owned community bank with more than $900 million in assets. Serving western Wisconsin with a focus on financial services for business and agricultural clients, SFB has offices in Alma Center, Black River Falls, Bloomer, Durand, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, and River Falls.  SFB strives to provide products and services that exceed its clients’ needs and provides guidance that enables them to succeed. For more information on SFB, visit www.sfbank.com or call 888-254-0615.