Photo Provided Martins Ferry High School graduate Sarah Shreve, left, is congratulated by Unified Bank Retail Banking Executive and Area Sales Manager Stacy Carpino for receiving the 2024 James Everson Scholarship.

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry High School graduate Sarah Shreve was recently honored with the 2024 James Everson Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded annually and provides $1,000 to the winning recipient. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must attend Martins Ferry High School, maintain a high grade point average, plan to attend college and be interested in a business career.

Shreve, a Martins Ferry resident, exemplified dedication and commitment during her time at Martins Ferry High School, a release from Unified Bank states. She was a member of Chy Phy, the National Honor Society, the Spanish Club, the Staying Clean Club, the Horseshoe Club, and the Wilderness Explorers Club. Her passion extended to sports, as she was a valuable player on the Martins Ferry High School basketball and softball teams and served on the board for OVAC varsity. She also took part in College Credit Plus with Ohio University Eastern, showcasing her eagerness to challenge herself academically. Her hard work and determination were reflected in her 3.86% GPA.

Shreve plans to attend Ohio University Eastern, where she will study economics. Upon graduating from OUE with a bachelor’s degree in economics, she plans to attend law school.

Her long-term goal is to become a corporate attorney.

Unified Bank Chairman, President and CEO Scott Everson said, “The James Everson Scholarship is awarded yearly by Unified Bank. My father, James Everson, former President of Unified Bank, whom the Scholarship is named after, always had the desire to help create better lives and futures for promising youth in the Martins Ferry Area.

“Creating better lives and futures for the people and communities we proudly serve is an essential part of Unified’s mission,” Everson added.

Shreve said, “I am very grateful and honored to be selected as the recipient of the James W. Everson Scholarship. I will continue to demonstrate the characteristics listed in the scholarship throughout my future studies. I want to thank Mr. James W. Everson for giving me the opportunity to receive this scholarship, and I would like to thank Unified Bank for making this possible.”