Exceptional efforts in the classroom and in their communities helped this year’s Chancellor’s and Provost’s scholars at Southern Illinois University Carbondale stand out from their peers.
Ben LaPrad chosen as March Senior of the Month
Brentney Hickenbottom, MidAmerica Bakk
MACOMB – Benjamin (Ben) La Prad, the son of Tammy and Jim La Prad, has been named the MidAmerica National Bank Senior of the Month for March 2021.
Ben is a Four Sport Varsity Athlete which includes Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field, and Swimming. He also participates in Spanish Club, Band, Choir (Secretary), Macomb Youth Leadership Organization (MYLO), and National Honor Society.
He has earned honors throughout his high school years, including West Central All Conference Academic Athlete, High Honor Roll, Track & Field State Qualifier and placed 7th in Cross Country Sectionals.
Farr named Dec. Senior of the Month
Marsha McCormick
MidAmerica National Bank
MACOMB – Adam Farr, the son of Curt & Christine Farr, has been named the MidAmerica National Bank Senior of the Month for December 2020.
Adam is very involved at school with basketball, track & field, soccer, Student Council, the FCA, National Honor Society and the Macomb Youth Leadership Organization (MYLO).
He has earned honors throughout his high school years, including Honor Roll Freshman – Junior year, selected for McDonough Power Co-Op visit to Springfield, and Athlete of the Week.
Community involvement is also very important to Adam. He has helped at Genesis Garden and St. Paul Church. He works at Hy-Vee as a Produce Clerk/Online Shopper. His hobbies include playing basketball, lifting weights at the YMCA, practicing discus and spending time with friends.