Local Student Receives Legacy Scholarship Sponsored by Van Wert Elks #1197

Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 have announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Emma Hatcher. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk Members.  Ms. Hatcher graduated this spring from Lincolnview High School and will be attending this fall The Ohio State University majoring in Psychology.

During high school Emma was a member of the National Honor Society, Lincolnview Service Club, 2023 Class Secretary, Drama Club and Spanish Club.    She participated in Cross Country, Track and Field, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Athletic Leadership Council.

Emma attends the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where she sings in the choir.    She is employed at the Truly D’Vine Bread Company and was also a 2022 F.B.I. Future Agent in Training.

Emma is the daughter of John Hatcher and Heather Torlina.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is only second to the United States Government in the number of scholarships awarded each year.   Van Wert Lodge is proud to have been a sponsor for Emma during this competition.