The Broken Bow Elks Lodge 1688 hosted their annual scholarship reception this past Sunday (April 21).
Fifteen area high school seniors and three sixth graders were honored and recognized with over $6,000 in awards and scholarships. Money from the Broken Bow Lodge was made available from dues, fundraisers, and donations. Eight communities/schools were represented.
Sixth grade Americanism winners were Isannah Woods from Burwell (1st place), Brody Daw from Burwell (2nd place), and Lane Bye from Sargent (3rd place). Pictured with the winners is presenter Dave Patterson.
Most valuable students were Gracie Neth from Arnold, Lyndsie McAuliff from Litchfield, Jazlynn Bechtold from Callaway, Joslyn Reiff from Callaway, and Ethan Chandler from Anselmo-Merna. Not present were Rio Remund from Arnold and Delaney Rogers from Arnold.
Receiving the Past Exalted Ruler scholarships were Maggie Birkel from Callaway and Lily Jonas from Broken Bow.
Elks/DOES service scholarships were received by Owen Wright from Anselmo-Merna, Emma Taylor from Broken Bow, Evan Cyboron from Broken Bow. Maggie smith of Broken Bow is not pictured. Presenter Stan Sedlacek is pictured with the scholarship recipients.
Neuman and Mildred E. Harris scholarships were received by Charlsie Teahon from Sandhills and Max Denson from Broken Bow.
