Believe in the goodness in thyself as well as in others.
Protect childhood with tenderness, old age with respect, cherish with reverence the memory of those who have passed.
Observe faithfully the golden rule.
Enjoy the good things of earth. Keep within thee the Glorious shine of youth and remain always of good cheer.
Elks Awards Day - 2017
Lincoln Lodge #80 recognized 40 scholarship winners and 209 outstanding high school juniors at Youth Night held May 1, 2017 at Southeast Community College, during National Elks Youth Week, also proclaimed by Governor Pete Rickets as Nebraska Elks Youth Week. Over 500 students and their families, friends, school representatives, and Elks were in attendance.
Many lodge members participated in the judging of the scholarship applications and in the Youth Night itself. The list is too lengthy, but they know who they are. Many thanks to all who worked to make it a success - it certainly takes teamwork!
Select one of the links below to see the award recipients:
View Legacy Scholarship winners
View Teaching Scholarship winners
View General Academic Scholarship winners
View Most Valuable Student Scholarship winners
Certificates of Recognition are awarded to juniors during this program. These awards are presented to students from each of the 14 Lincoln and surrounding area high schools in the following 16 categories:
| Agriculture | Art | Business Studies | Computer Skills |
| Debate/Speech | Drama | English | Family and Consumer Science |
| Foreign Language | Industrial Technology | Journalism | Leadership |
| Mathematics | Music - Instrumental | Music - Vocal | Social Studies & History |
| The Sciences | |||