Van Wert 1197 Gives Local Students a Passing Grade

Pictured left to right are: Delana Rank with Linda J. Stanley, Lodge Student of the Month Chair

Pictured left to right are:Linda J. Stanley, Lodge Student of the Month Chair with Logan Winke

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Delana Rank, senior at Lincolnview High School and Logan A. Winke, senior at Vantage Career Center as the recipients of the Student of the Month for October.

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.