MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 awarded scholarships to college-bound high school seniors. 

Rich Hugel, scholarship committee chairman and past exalted ruler, said the winners of this year’s scholarships are:

Hailey Kaplan, $500,

Hannah Titus, $500,

Andrew Weiner, $250 and

Dante Tallia, $250.

Elks members Trish Cahalan and Chris Cellini were the other committee members. 

The checks were presented to the students on June 17. The Monticello Elks support local Veterans, Scouts, the Little League and the Federation for the Homeless, as well as providing coats and gloves to elementary school children. 

The lodge has 356 members.