Elks list September students of month

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has selected Taylor Grooms and Robert Laing, both seniors at Van Wert High School, as recipients of the Students of the Month for September.

Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award.  Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along with a certificate from the Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 with the possibility to be named the Student of the Year. Students are judged on the basis of multiple achievements: Volunteerism, character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship.

This program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for their achievements in school and community. The Elks wish to recognize and praise those students for their accomplishments, their activities, and their contributions to society through this program.