The Beacon Elks Lodge #1493 recognized sixth, seventh, and eighth grade “Students of the Month” and “Teachers of the Month” – for the months of December 2023 and January 2024 – at Rombout Middle School, on February 21, 2024.

The students received a certificate and gift card for their accomplishments. The teachers were selected by their students in recognition of encouragement and for making education fun. Teachers received a certificate. Glazed Over Donuts co-sponsored this event with the Elks.

Students and Teachers pictured above are:
Front row – Teachers Laura Briehof and Kristen Simms, and Kyran Patino (6th Grade/DEC 2023 recipient.); DeJuan Rigby (7th Grade/DEC 2023 recipient); Victoria Maruggi (8th Grade/DEC 2023 recipient); Qahtan Murshed (6th Grade/ JAN 2024 recipient); Pixie Kimberg (7th Grade/JAN 2024 recipient); Kaylyn Adusei (8th Grade/JAN 2024 recipient); Mr. ___ Joyce, teacher – DEC 2023 recipient); Ainsa Alzate teacher – JAN 2024 recipient; back row – Sharon Haviland, Beacon Elks Lodge Chaplain; Cathy Oken, Beacon Elks Lodge Youth Activities Chair; and Jeanine McAuley, Beacon Elks Lodge Esteemed Loyal Knight.