The Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 recognized Lydia Brown of Barre, Vermont as their First Jr ROTC Student of the Month. The Grand Lodge Activities Committee introduced this program in 2018 to recognize outstanding high school students enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Selection criteria for the award includes leadership attributes, academic achievement community service and maintaining the highest standards of performance in all JROTC fields. Lydia was presented a medallion, certificate and American Flag.