Callum Bolger and Andrea Hernandez Galindo were honored as the 2017 Elks Students of the Year for San Luis Obispo High School. Their counselors nominated students, and the entire faculty had an opportunity to vote.
Those with the highest number of votes were selected to receive this annual honor for the Senior class. Elks Lodge #322 hosted an awards dinner for the students and their families on May 15, presenting each with a certificate and $500. Both students are heading to the Bay Area in the fall with Hernandez attending San Jose State and Bolger going to Stanford.
SLO High School Principal Leslie O’Connor spoke on behalf his school, reflecting on the students’ many achievements, and reading statements from teachers who ushered the children through four years of high school. – Colin Jones – Photo submitted.
