Essex, Missouri - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to Richland seniors Luke Rhodes and Bailey Glass.

Luke is the son of Jim and Cynthia Rhodes.

Bailey is the daughter of Josh and Kelly Glass.

Luke and Bailey 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, Beverly Hampton, 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.