Petersburg, W.Va., [June 11, 2025] — The Grant County Bank is proud to announce that Spencer John Rochette and Brianna Marie Mercer, distinguished seniors at Petersburg High School, were awarded scholarships during the high school’s Senior Awards Ceremony held on May 21, 2025. The scholarships were presented by Veronica VanMeter, Marketing Director of The Grant County Bank.
Spencer John Rochette, Petersburg High School graduate class of 2025, was awarded the prestigious $1,000 George B. Moomau Scholarship for his exemplary academic performance and community involvement, making him a deserving recipient of this honor. The scholarship presentation was a highlight of the event, celebrating the achievements and potential of local students.
The George B. Moomau Scholarship, named in memory of the late George B. Moomau, a long-serving president of The Grant County Bank, and his wife, Laura “Becky” Moomau, an esteemed teacher and tennis coach in The Grant County School system, is awarded annually to a senior at Petersburg High School. The scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education, whether through college or a technical school.
New for this year, a second recipient was honored for a one-time scholarship of $1,000 to a deserving graduating senior who is the son or daughter of a current bank employee. This award was presented to Brianna Marie Mercer, daughter of Scotty Miley.
“This scholarship reflects our deep commitment to education and our dedication to the families who make our community so strong,” said VanMeter. “We are excited to begin this new tradition, and it’s truly an honor to present this inaugural scholarship.”
The Grant County Bank has a longstanding tradition of fostering educational opportunities and supporting the youth in Grant County. For more information about other community initiatives by The Grant County Bank, please visit GrantCountyBank.com.
About The Grant County Bank The Grant County Bank was chartered as a West Virginia state bank on August 6, 1902, and began operations on August 15 of the same year with its first office in Petersburg, West Virginia. The Grant County Bank’s mission of providing financial services and products to families, small businesses, and the agricultural community has served both customers and the bank well over the years.
Subsequently, The Grant County Bank has expanded its marketplace throughout the Potomac Highlands and now operates a total of seven locations spanning six West Virginia counties. After more than a century of continued service, The Grant County Bank is truly “Committed to The Communities We Serve” and is a subsidiary of Highlands Bankshares, Inc., also headquartered in Petersburg, WV.
