Introducing the Elks Scholarship Class of 2026.

Our Brainerd Elks Student of the Month winners for 2026 include; Elizabeth Morris of Aitkin, Kristen Cordie of Brainerd, Yvette Buckowski of Crosby-Ironton, Emilina Boyer of Isle, Tamara DeVries of Lake Region Christian School, Lillia Thompson of Northland Remer, Blaine Ehrmantrout of Onamia, Makayla Thorson of Pequot Lakes, Nathan Tax of Pierz-Healy High School, Gabe Parrish of Pillager, and Skyla Kargel of Pine River-Backus.

The Central Lakes College Scholarships for 2026 went Monica Wilkes of Isle and to Ella Dahl of Pine River-Backus

The Brainerd Elks Most Valuable Students for 2026 are Sophia Menghini of Brainerd and to Isaac Asmus of Aitkin.

The Brainerd Elks thank Larry Lundblad and Peter Nelso who co-chair the Scholarship Committee. To the judges that reviewed the applications for the class of 2026 and to Ron Stolski who was our guest speaker. Thanks as well to all the Elks that prepared and served the dinner at the event this year.

Kristen Cordie of Brainerd High School

Yvette Buckowski of Crosby-Ironton High School

Tamara DeVries of Lake Region Christian School

Blaine Ehrmantrout of Onamia High School

Makayla Thorson of Pequot Lakes High School

Gabe Parrish of Pillager High School

Ella Dahl of Pine River-Backus High School

Monica Wilkes of Isle High School

Isaac Asmus of Aitkin High School