Bloomfield, Missouri - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to Bloomfield seniors Noah Hester and Delaney Mayo.

Noah is the son of John Hester.

Delaney is the daughter of Ryan and Heather Mayo.

Noah and Delaney 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, Sara Holloway, will be honored with a banquet to be held at the Dexter Elks Lodge later next spring.

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