by Mrs. Petrus, high school counselor

The Elks Lodge #2418 hosted their annual banquet Monday, March 28, to honor all of the Teenagers of the Month from the four participating schools: Willow Springs, Dora, West Plains, and Mountain View.

Students were chosen by a committee of teachers and advisors based on leadership, citizenship, community involvement, and scholarship. This years Teenagers of the Month from Willow Springs were: Brandon Cousen, Jennifer Gregory, Casey Hall, Melissa Hall, Jared Hummel, Young Lee, Meredith Pilcher, Allisha Shanks, and Stephanie Williams.

The Elks Lodge #2418 offers three scholarships each year to deserving Teenagers of the Month. Allisha Shanks of Willow Springs was second runner up.

L to R Back Row: Jared Hummel, Young Lee, Casey Hall, Brandon Coursen, Melissa Hall

L to R Front Row: Meredith Pilcher, Allisha Shanks, Jennifer Gregory