Puxico, Missouri - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to two Puxico senior, Emma Parsley and Bradley Clark.

Emma Parsley is the daughter of Jay and Marcy Parsley.

Bradley Clark is the son of Allen and Shelly Clark.

Emma and Bradley 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, Lori Allen, 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.