Van Wert Elks #1197 Announces Students of the Month

Ethan Scaggs with Linda J. Stanley, Lodge Student of the Month Chair

Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 have selected Sydney Dowler, senior at Van Wert High School and Ethan K. Scaggs, senior at Lincolnview High School as the recipients of the Student of the Month for December.

Linda J. Stanley, Lodge Student of the Month Chair with Sydney Dowler

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 Scholastic.

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.