On April 27 during the award and scholarship night at Lake Placid High School, Lake Placid Elks Lodge #2661 presented two $1,000 scholarships to two deserving seniors. The lodge has been awarding these scholarships for many years as a way to give back to their community and to support the youth. All students in the area are invited to apply for the scholarships by writing an essay on their accomplishments and aspirations. Jacquelin Vazquez was awarded the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship and Lidia Reducindo received the Don Sansoussi Memorial Scholarship. Past State President Don Sansoussi was the founder of Lake Placid Elks Lodge #2661. Both scholarships were awarded based on scholastic achievements, college test scores, community and school activities, and financial need. Both recipients want to become nurses and return to the Lake Placid community to help others.
Pictured are Sally Kinsey, Lodge Scholarship Chair; Amy Ellery, Exalted Ruler; Jacquelin Vazquez; and Lidia Reducindo.