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Granite City, Ill., November 26, 2025 – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Alex Escobar and Myla Layne as Students of the Month for October.
The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming.
Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award and scholastic ability.
Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement.
ALEX ESCOBAR
National Honor Society … Marching Band … Renaissance … Tennis … Varsity Club … Baritone Saxophone Section Leader … Music Mentor at Coolidge and Grigsby … Son of Gustavo Escobar and Maricruz Mercado.
MYLA LAYNE
Secondary Honors … Renaissance Top 10 … Renaissance … Scholar Bowl Varsity Team Captain … Varsity Club … National Honors Society… Peer tutoring … National Honor Society … NHS August Blood Drive … Renaissance Freshman Survival Workshop … Daughter of Freddie and Melissa Layne.
- Granite City High School