Henry Bannister Memorial Scholarship

Overview

The Henry Banister Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a Farmington High School Senior who best reflects the qualities exemplified by Mr. Banister. Henry was born and raised in Doe Run but moved to Farmington because he saw the opportunities for his future family. Henry was a machinist by trade and could fix just about anything; he was robust and energetic, raising a family and an impressive summer vegetable garden. He is remembered for his kindness, friendliness, and indomitable sense of humor, as well as a simple financial philosophy of saving for the future, which led him to start a college account for his child the day they were born. This scholarship is intended to assist a deserving student who exhibits economic need and academic ability.