Van Wert #1197 Announces Student of the Year

Pictured left to right are Linda Stanley, Student of the Month Chair, Logan Winke and

John Ream Exalted Ruler

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Logan

A. Winke, senior at Vantage Career Center as the recipient of the Student of the Year for

Van Wert Lodge.

Logan was selected as the Student of the Month for October. He will graduate this

spring from Paulding High School.

Students are nominated by their high schools to receive the Student of the Month award.

Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along with a certificate from the

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 with the possibility of being selected as the Student of the

Year. Students are judged on the basis of multiple achievements – Volunteerism,

Character, Leadership, Service, Citizenship and Scholastic.

All of the Student of the Month winners are then judged for their performance and

achievements for selection as the Student of the Year. Amanda received a monetary

donation as well as a certificate. She will now be competing for District Student of the

Year against students from 12 other lodges within the district.

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.