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Granite City, Ill., October 22, 2025 – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Kaden Kennedy and Ellie Taylor as Students of the Month for September.
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.
KADEN KENNEDYFour-year member of boys golf and hockey team ... Volunteer for Community Care Center ... National Honor Society Blood Drive ... Member of Twin Bridges Lightning AA Hockey ... Student Council and National Honor Society ... Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hockey Club, Renaissance Club and Varsity Club ... All Warrior Award... Nate Ryckman Character Award ... Rotary Student of the Month ... High Honor Roll ... Secondary Honors ... Homecoming Court ... Son of Trent and Sherry Kennedy.
ELLIE TAYLOR
Four-year member of girls tennis and girls soccer team ... Girls Student Council Representative and Chairperson ... Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Basket Collection ... Madison County Young Authors ... National Honor Society Blood Drive ... Varsity Tennis Captain ... Member of National Honor Society ... Renaissance ... Varsity Club ... Spirit Club ... Hockey Club ... Powderpuff Football ... Pickleball Club ... Rotary Student of the Month ... American Legion Girls State delegate ... Daughter of Kelly and Kenly Taylor.
For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.
- Granite City High School