GCHS Recognizes January Elks Students of the Month

Granite City, Ill., February 5, 2026 – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Santiago Huerta and Katelynn Strubelt as Students of the Month for January.

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.

SANTIAGO HUERTA
Student Council … Foreign Language Club Vice President … Volleyball … Thespian Society … National Honor Society … Renaissance … Speech Team … Varsity Club … Science Club … Saturday Scholars … Son of Octavio Huerta.

KATELYNN STRUBELT
Science Club … Renaissance … Photography Club President … National Honor Society … Foreign Language Club … Job Shadow … Saturday Scholars … Renaissance Top Ten … Secondary Honors … High Honor Roll … Daughter of Scott Strubelt and Wendy Denson.

For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.