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Tinslea Belcher and Jackson Kimbler recipients from Butler County

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With the school year winding down, Morgantown Bank & Trust announced its annual scholarship recipients in a ceremony on Wednesday, April 29 at the bank's main office.  

Five outstanding student recipients were selected from Butler, Ohio, and Warren counties - including two from Butler County - Tinslea Belcher and Jackson Kimbler

"This is a special opportunity for us to celebrate local students and invest in the future of our communities," said MB&T President Jason Jones.  

Morgantown Bank & Trust presented a total of $12,500 in scholarships.

Below are the recipients:  

Tinslea Belcher (Butler County)

-4.0 GPA and strong academic performance

-Student-athlete involved in basketball and softball

-Balanced athletics, school, and part-time work responsibilities

-Overcame multiple medical challenges with resilience and determination

-Active in school and community service activities

-Plans to attend OCTC 

-Intended field: Nursing (goal of working in neonatal care - NICU)

Jackson Kimbler (Butler County)

-4.0 GPA and dual-credit coursework

-Active member of marching band and concert band

-Participated in academic and leadership organizations

-First-generation college student

-Balance school, work, and extracurricular commitments

-Plans to attend WKU

-Intended major: Accounting & Music Performance

Claire Ellington (Warren County)

-Strong academic record with advanced coursework

-Active in student organizations and leadership roles

-Involved in community service and volunteer efforts

-Demonstrated leadership, reliability, and strong character

-Well-rounded student balancing academics and extracurriculars

-Plans to attend WKU

-Intends to attend medical school (goal of working in emergency room)

Reese Bedo (Warren County)

-Excellent academic achievement with a rigorous course load

-Active in multiple school organizations and extracurricular activities

-Demonstrated leadership and initiative

-Well-rounded student with diverse interests

-Committed to personal grown and service

-Plans to attend University of Kentucky

-Intended field: Physician’s Assistant

Andrew Fulkerson (Ohio County)

-High academic achiever with a strong GPA 

-Active participant in school activities and athletics

-Demonstrated consistency, discipline, and leadership

-Strong work ethic both in and out of the classroom

-First scholarship recipient representing Ohio County

-Plans to attend WKU

-Intended Major: Accounting