Members of the Jacksonville Elks Lodge #221 Americanism Committee volunteered with the Parent Teacher Association of Waterleaf Elementary Oct. 25 for the Student of the Month awards ceremony. Safety patrol members began the day by raising the American flag. Volunteers passed out “Honor our Flag” decals, children’s guides to the Pledge of Allegiance, and Drug Awareness red ribbons to children and parents in the morning car line. They set up snacks for the Star Students, hand painting and decorating. Elroy the Elk celebrated Red Ribbon Week by providing Drug Awareness literature. Fang, the Jacksonville Icemen’s mascot, also attended. The event included the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence and the national anthem, sung by the Waterleaf Wolves chorus.

Pictured are students raising the flag; future Elk Eli Smith passing out red ribbons; safety patrol members; and Elroy, a Star Student and Fang.