East Liverpool Junior/Senior High School students recently honored as Merit Award winners were, from left, front row, Kennedy Talbott, Natalia Smith, Maia Jones, Cameron Estell, Parker Detchon; back row, Aubrey Lyle, Addisyn Smith, Sophia Latimer and Gemma Messenger. (Submitted photo)

East Liverpool Junior/Senior High School students recently honored as Scholars of the Month winners were, from left, front row, Gabriella Donaldson, Ayla Brown, Madison Purinton, Olivia Cornell, Elise Montgomery; back row, Owen Fredritz, Aynsley Galeoti and Nicholas Aldrich. Not pictured: Andrew Dennis. (Submitted photo)

Superintendent Jonathan Ludwig served as Master of Ceremonies, and Merle Russo offered the invocation. The luncheon was served to the honored students, their parents, and other guests, including the committees and board members. Kade Reynolds, a 2015 ELHS graduate and former Scholar of the Month, was the featured speaker.

Each of the students received a personalized keepsake plate provided by the Fiesta Tableware Company. Students were then recognized by EL Sr./Jr. High School Principal Bryian Burson and Associate Principal Jay Kiger.