Masons announce winners

Clara Noeth of Centre School and Luke Issaac of Hillsboro won $100 prizes on Tuesday for essays submitted to Centre Masonic Lodge. Their essays asked them to identify a charitable organization within their community and explain why it warrants financial support. The essay contest is held every fall. Local winners are eligible to be entered in the state competition.

Also announced by the lodge were “Exemplary Teacher” and “Exemplary Student” awards. Marion High School science teacher Bruce Rhodes won the teacher award, and Marion senior Erin Regnier took home the student prize. According to the Masonic Foundation, each will receive a certificate and a $100 gift card.