Elks name Americanism contest winners

Van Wert Elks information

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, announces the winners of the 2014-2015 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was “What does the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ Mean to Me?” The students competed in divisions, by age group.

Local winners, which were forwarded to the district for further judging, were:

Division I (grades 5-6) – Raven Kreischer, Crestview Elementary, first place; Emma Pollock, St. Mary’s School, second place; Lauren McHugh, St. Mary’s, third place.

Division II (grades 7-8) – Hannah Kraner, Van Wert Middle School, first place; Olivia Skelton, Crestview Middle School, second place; Krista Markley, Wayne Trace Middle School, third place.

Kreischer placed first in the Northwest District and Tiffany Thompson placed third in the Northwest District competition.

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 would like to congratulate all of its winners and thank all of the students, teachers and schools for their participation in this year’s essay contest.

Jill Evans was the lodge chairman in charge of the Lodge Americanism Committee.