The annual Elks Youth Recognition Banquet was held Wednesday evening at the Lodge.
\nLodge member Gary McGovern acted as the master of ceremonies, and Exalted Ruler Maureen Sneath welcomed guests.
\nThe invocation and benediction was presented by Rev. Norman Huff.
\nAfter the meal, several Lodge members presented various awards to the youth of the area.
\nSteve Lucas announced the Hoop Shoot award recipients, and he was assisted by Lodge member LaMoine Zimmerman. Recipients included; Kari Glass, Katy Leamer, Haley Adams, Nathan Davis, Brandon Drenning and Richard Crabtree. Soccer Shoot award recipients included: Adalee Broadbent, Finnley Christine, Kelsey Emeigh, Brooke Romano, Asher Christine, Stevie Lucas, Kyle Raabe and Grant Gonder.
\nRonald Beck introduced the Elks \u201cStudents of the Month\u201d, including: Russell Beck, Cory Anderson, Caitlinn Dillon, Jenna Dillon, Wade Branstetter, Sara Boyer, Rachel Maceno, Joshua Shaffer, Jonathan Bishop, Alexis Pazmino, Philip Kreckel, Brooke Luke, Megan Turiano, Jordan DelBaggio, Elizabeth Tepsic, James Updike, Michael Romano and Daniel Stover.
\nCharles O\u2019Rourke announced the Elks scholarship recipients, including Russell Beck who received the Ellenberger Scholarship and Joshua Harkins and Daniel Lersch who each received the Elks National Foundation Scholarship.
\nBrian Bressler announced the Eagle Scouts, including Daniel Stover, Joshua Clancy, Tyler Thompson, Christopher Kirkpatrick, Zac Yeaton and John Barlett, Jr.
\nDr. William Miller announced the Educator of the Year award recipients, including Mr. Richard Merryman, Carol Judy and Andrea Williams, He also recognized retirees Joann Lang and Krista McIntyre.
\nSchool board member Amy Stever recognized exchange student Guillermo Romo with a certificate of appreciation.
\nThe guest speaker for the evening was Steve Blass, Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster and World Series pitcher.
\nThe Elks would like to thank their corporate sponsors, including DelGrosso\u2019s Park, M & T Bank, American Eagle Papers, New Pig and The Hancock Group.
\nEditor\u2019s note: Photos of the Elks Banquet Award Recipients appear on page 1 – 2 of today\u2019s Daily Herald.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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