Dugdemona High-Twelve Club #711 held its annual Scholarship Awards Friday, May 3, at noon at the Lodge on Beville Street in Winnfield. The Club is an appended body of the Eastern Star Lodge Number 151 and the Grand Lodge of the state of Louisiana.

The club works tirelessly year-round to raise these funds to support the young people of Winn Parish. This year, 11 scholarships were given out. A meal of ham, potato salad, green beans, cake, and banana pudding were enjoyed by all who attended. 

The ceremony was open by President Rusty Russell, prayer led by Gary Foster, and the Pledge of Allegiance recited by all in attendance. Member Gregg Davies, opened with an explanation of the tenants of Masonry and that on the lodge altar is the Holy Bible. Davies then recognized all the teachers in attendance and then the Masons who made this possible.

This year’s recipients are:  Halle Roton, Karlee Abels, Emma Canerday, Mason Carter, Bailey Lenard, Ala’Zea McMiller, Eli Little, Alon Bilyeu, Lauren Rouse, Gibson Russell and Bricen Page. 

After the ceremony the recipients were allowed a tour of the lodge room where pictures were taken.