Madisyn Simpson, left, and Alfred Isch, center, are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Academic Scholars for 2023. 

The Chamber’s $500 scholarship checks were presented by Mike Cvechko of Cvechko Insurance, Past President of the Chamber, during the recent Senior Awards Day at Philip Barbour High School.  The scholarships may be used for any purpose related to enrollment at a West Virginia institution of higher education. 

Madisyn Simpson of Belington is the daughter of Eric Simpson and plans to enroll in a medical field at West Virginia University.  Alfred Isch is the son of Alfred and Angela Row of Philippi.  He will enroll in Business Administration at the University of Charleston.