Elks name VWHS ‘Students of Month’

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Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has released the names of the recipients of the Students/Volunteers of the Month for October, November and December that were awarded to students from Van Wert High School.

Shown receiving their certificates are (from the left) Alexander Bair, October winner; Daniel Thompson, November winner; and Sydney Collins, December winner, along with Linda J. Stanley, Elks Student/Volunteer of the Month chair. (Elks photo)

Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student/Volunteer 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/Volunteer of the Year.

Many students do community work, which is a requirement to graduate. This time is definitely considered, but more weight is given to students who give their “unrequired” time to their community.

Besides the community service, the students are scored on their work experience, honors and awards, leadership, extracurricular activates, and an essay.

POSTED: 12/08/12 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Youth