Dexter, Missouri - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to Advance seniors Jennifer Beal and Creighton Miles.

Jennifer is the daughter of Jesse and Jonna Beal and Creighton Miles, son of Harold and Paula Miles.

Jennifer and Creighton are competing with honorees from the other county schools for the Dexter Elks Students of the Year. Both students, along with their parents and counselor, Julie Harrison, will be honored with a banquet to be held at the Dexter Elks Lodge later this spring.

The Elks Students of the Year will be announced at the spring banquet.