The Barre Elks Lodge Past Exalted Rulers (PER) Association recently presented five $1000 scholarships to Spaulding High School seniors. Applicants submitted essays for the topic “Why are Veterans America’s Heroes?” Essays were received from Northfield, Williamstown and Spaulding High Schools. Scholarship winners were announced at the Spaulding High School Scholarship Banquet where over $500,000 in scholarships were awarded. Congratulations to Rachel Maurice, Collin McFaun, Ryan Tacey, Abby Savoie and Anna Beach.
From L to R: SHS Principal Brenda Waterhouse, Rachel Maurice, Collin McFaun, Ryan Tacey, Abby Savoie, Anna Beach and PER Association President Kristin Calcagni.