Barre Elks Lodge 1535 honored their six Elks Americanism Essay winners at dinner on February 8th. The students, their families and representatives from the school enjoyed a lasagna dinner prior to the awards presentation. Six local schools were invited to participate, with entries submitted from St. Monica’s Catholic School and Williamstown Elementary. All the winners represent St. Monica’s. The winning essays will now compete on the state level, with State winners advancing to National competition. The topic for the Americanism Essay was: “Why Our Veterans Are America’s Heroes”.
Division 1 winners are Charlotte Kellett, Isabella Boudreault and Zoe Hilferty, pictured with ER Maureen Lawson;
Divisions 2 winners are Cole Young, Mariah Hoar and Conley Ladabouche, pictured with ER Maureen Lawson
The Barre Lodge was especially honored to have four generations in attendance for the presentation. Pictured with Zoe are: Grandfather Bob Hilferty, Great Grandfather Norman Beck (Elk Member), Dad JB Hilferty (Elk member), Brother Phin, Zoe and her Mom Paulette Hilferty.
News item submitted by Barb Watters