Armington Mail

Neil Alford Awarded HBA Scholarship

The Hopedale Betterment Association (HBA) is proud to announce it’s 2022 scholarship winner, Neil Alford. 

Neil is the son of Richard and Amanda Alford and is a graduating senior at Olympia High School. He will be attending Illinois State University this fall, planning to study Music Business.

Neil has had a strong record of scholastic achievement at Olympia High School and has been involved in many extra-curricular activities.

This past year alone, Neil has been named an Illinois State Scholar, crowned King of the Madrigal Concert, chosen Mister Spartan 2022, and recognized for his participation in Choir, Speech Team, Academic Team, Band and Swim Team.

The winner of the HBA Scholarship was chosen from applications submitted and judged by an independent panel, and is an individual who shows leadership through academics, extracurricular & community involvement, and a vision for the future of our community.