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Granite City High School Names October Elks Students of the Month

Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized seniors Emily Sahrhage and Benjamin Wilson, each of whom receives a $100 savings bond and an Elks certificate.

Chris Mitchell, Granite City School District Communications
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GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Emily Sahrhage and Benjamin Wilson as Students of the Month for October.

The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming.

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Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award and scholastic ability.

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Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement.

EMILY SAHRHAGE

Four-year member of varsity bowling team and one-year member of varsity softball team … Member of Running Start – dual credit at SWIC … High Honor Roll … National Honor Society … Member of Renaissance … Rotary Student of the Month … SWIC Dean’s List … Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Epsilon Chapter at SWIC … Freshman Orientation Night, Relleke Farm and Twigs Volunteer … Daughter of Aaron and Anna Sahrhage.

BENJAMIN WILSON

Four-year member in hockey, three in baseball and two in golf … Hockey captain … Member of Hockey Club, Renaissance Club, Spirit Club and Varsity Club… National Honor Society … High Honor Roll and Secondary Honors … Rotary Student of the Month … GC Hockey Character and Outstanding Teamwork Award Volunteer for Elementary Athletics after-school program and Freshman Orientation Night … Son of Keith and Ann Wilson.

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For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.

TO READ ONLINE:https://www.gcsd9.net/default-board-post-page/~board/gcsd9/post/gchs-honors-october-elks-students-of-the-month

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