GSB Announces 2019-2020 Junior Board of Directors
by Madelyn McConnell
November 7, 2019
The GSB Junior Board of Directors program is designed to introduce local high school juniors to a variety of banking, leadership, and community service opportunities. Through this program, we encourage students to become leaders in their schools. In addition to becoming leaders, we inspire them to take pride in their community.
Board members are chosen through an application and interview process. The application includes an essay explaining why they want to be a part of the board and requires a teacher recommendation. Additionally, they take part in a formal interview conducted by a panel of GSB employees. The 2019-2020 school year will be our 6th year to have a Junior Board of Directors. This program has become very popular in the schools, and consequently, the interest has grown steadily over the years. This year, the board has students from Grove, Jay, Colcord, and Kansas, Oklahoma.
Beginning each September, the Junior Board participates in monthly meetings. This allows students to gain hands-on experience in conducting business meetings. Furthermore, this exposes them to a wide range of finance-focused speakers as well as employment opportunities in the banking world. Students get the chance to participate in two field trips: Jack Henry Headquarters in Monett, MO and the Oklahoma Bankers Association and state capitol tour in Oklahoma City. At the end of the school year, one student is chosen as the “shining star.” The “shining star” is awarded a scholarship that will be presented to them upon high school graduation.
The 2019-2020 GSB Junior Board of Directors are:
From Grove: Justice Bassett, Tori Bauer, Hannah Brown, Kash Butler, Kord Butler, Sierra Campbell, Lauren Chaney, Jacob Clark, Sophie Combs, Zach Decker, Meadow Dezoete, Hannah Dozier, Kelsey Honeycutt, Ayden Hunsperger, Taylor Johnson, Abby Kreutz, Mason McGough, Zoee Roland, Lainey Rutter, Wyatt Wall, Whitney Williams, and Lincoln Wright.
From Jay: Emily Andrews, Rhett Arnold, Emigail Barnes, Alexis Farley, Jorey Hollenback, Jeffrey Kirby, Loran Kirk, Brookelynn Sperry, Kaylea Taylor, Makayla Tollefson, and Johnny Williamson.
From Kansas: Anna Martin.
From Colcord: Olivia Hopper and Jade Potter.
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