IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 13, 2009

Contacts:

Mary Keevers

First Merchants Bank

317-882-4790

Mindy Paulin

First Merchants Corporation

317-883-8811 ext. 7115

STRAIGHT A STUDENT RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

Friday October 16, 2009 11:30 a.m.

Located at Plainfield Recreation and Aquatics Center

Plainfield, IN – First Merchants Bank will be hosting a luncheon honoring 102 straight “A” students from Plainfield High School this Friday, October 16th, at the Plainfield Recreation and Aquatics Center. The value of academic accomplishments will be emphasized by motivational speaker, Jennifer Dawson, Human Resource Manager First Merchants Bank. Media is welcome to attend.