Mahanoy City, PA – February 18, 2025 – The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 recognized outstanding student participants in the Americanism and Drug Awareness Contests during a special ceremony.
Students who submitted essays and posters were honored for their hard work and dedication to the themes of patriotism and drug prevention. Winners at the lodge level will move on to compete at the district level, with the potential to advance to state and national competitions.
The students were commended for their exceptional efforts and received certificates and small tokens of appreciation from the Elks Lodge. As a special recognition, first-place winners in the Americanism contest will be invited back to present their essays during the Lodge’s Mandatory Flag Day Program on June 14th.
Americanism Contest Winners:
Row 1 (Left to Right):
- Grade 6: Eduardo Vinas Vega (1st place), Emily Frye (2nd place), Flor Altuna Luna (3rd place)
- Grade 5: Gabriella Price (1st place), Briella Delluso (2nd place), Chaise Jones (3rd place)
Row 2 (Left to Right):
- Grade 8: Tanner Roberts (2nd place), Hailey Hall (3rd place)
- Exalted Ruler: Teresa S. McCord
- Grade 7: Sophia Dower (1st place), Isaiah R. Ramierez (2nd place)
Not Pictured:
- Coordinator: Gerard A. Kufrovich, PDD
- Additional Winners: Mady Ryan (1st place, Grade 8), Mayken T. Ozuna (3rd place, Grade 7)
Drug Awareness Contest Winners:
Row 1 (Left to Right):
- Poster Winner: Miranda Johna Herrejon
- Essay Winners: Allison Knecht (Grade 6), Sophia Dower (Grade 7), Hailey Hall (Grade 8)
Row 2 (Left to Right):
- Committee Coordinators: Fred Klock, Scott Phillips
- Exalted Ruler: Teresa S. McCord
The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 continues to support local youth through initiatives promoting patriotism and drug awareness. Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck to those advancing to the next competition level!