On May 2, Merritt Island Elks Lodge #2650 presented certificates, medallions and checks to the lodge’s Americanism essay contest winners. Ken Hill, Lodge Americanism Chair, is pictured with the winners.
Top row: Kate Kennedy of Lewis Carroll Elementary, Division I first place; Shyanne Horton of Brevard Private Academy, Division II first place and state Division II third place; and Jaxson Meyers of Lewis Carroll Elementary, Division I second place.
Bottom row: Seth Elston of Lewis Carroll Elementary, Division I third place; Christopher Lancaster of Brevard Private Academy, Division II second place; and Victoria Tonhauser of Brevard Private Academy, Division II third place.