The Elks of Wareham and New Bedford, Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, industry and farming.
We congratulate junior Mia Quinlanof Marion for being named as Student of the Month for March. Mia is honest, responsible, and mature. She sets high academic and civic goals for herself, taking full responsibility for her own learning. She participates in music programs, teaches music lessons, and teaches sailing lessons. She is also training with G.R.I.T. for the Providence marathon this May. Mia is able to balance all of these activities with a positive attitude while maintaining an admirable GPA.
We congratulate sophomore Chloe Lanaganof Mattapoisett for being named as Student of the Month for April. Chloe continues to show commitment and willingness to help her teachers as well as other students in her class. Chloe is always eager to go the extra mile. She has volunteered to help in class and always comes in with a smile. She is a person who is well organized, considerate, and independent.
