Springfield Elks Lodge recently held a Drug Awareness poster contest among students at Union Street School. The first place winners at Union Street School’s were entered in the Vt. Elks Drug Awareness contest. Awards were present by Jim Kirkwood, drug awareness chairman for the Lodge and is also the Vt. Elks State President for Elk year 2022/2023. He was inducted at the recent Vt. Elks state convention in Saratoga Springs, NY., on May 14th.
Abe Allen of Union Street School was the first place winner at the state level he won cash and a new bicycle for his efforts. Locally, Berlin Tucker also won 1st place at Union Street School. 2nd place winners were Annalise Mitchell and Elijah Ingram. 3rd place winners were Arianna Corliss and Trey Slicker.
The amazing thing about this years presentation, was that several students asked Mr. Kirkwood questions related to smoking and drugs being used that are just wrong to do. These students really listened to Mr. Kirkwood’s opening remarks and asked great questions.
Caption for attached pic; L to r; Union Street School Principal, David Coan, Arianna Corliss, Trey Slicker, Annalise Mitchell, Elijah Ingram, Berlin Tucker, Abe Allen and Jim Kirkwood, Vt. Elks State President and Springfield Lodge Drug Awareness Chairman for over thirty years.
News item Submitted by Mike Gunn.