Puxico, MO - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to Puxico seniors Joshua Hamann and Shelby Richmond.

Joshua is the son of Jeffrey and Julie Hamann.

Shelby is the daughter of Phillip and Jessica Fleeman.

Joshua and Shelby 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, Bobbie Wood, 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.