The Norwalk Elks Lodge sponsored an essay contest for all area schools on this important topic: “Why Is It Important to Vote?” The fifth and sixth grade division winner was Payton Koelsch, a sixth grader at Edison Middle School.
The winner for the seventh & eighth grade division was Collin Smith, a seventh grader, also at Edison Middle School.
Collin Smith’s essay advanced to the State level to finish third overall out of 90 lodges across Ohio who submitted one essay for each grade division. Congratulations to both Payton and Collin for this recognition.
