DeMolays, Squires and honored educators at a recent DeMolay event are, back row from left, Cody Sutisna, David Crispen and Mason Tynan; middle row from left, Nathen Crispen, Melinda Neigh, Jesse Allen and Isaac Bruce; and front row from left, Jackson Dryden, Brenda Hilliard, Leonard Leinenbach, Dustin LaChoppa, April Hines, Barbara Putorti, Ryan Nagel, Robert Perth and Chase Sellers.

Members of Lorraine Chapter Order of DeMolay, and their younger brothers, the members of William C. Graham Manor Order of Squires, recognized outstanding educators at a dinner and special ceremony earlier this month.

The young men each nominated an outstanding teacher, mentor or educator who went above and beyond or passed on knowledge that has made a difference in the life of the young man.

The nominees, and their building principals, were contacted and invited to a dinner with a special ceremony, written by Master Councilor David Crispen followed. The educators received a certificate and recognition pin, presented to them by the members.

The nominees were:

Brenda Hilliard, Emily Brittain Elementary School/Mr. Chad Broman, principal

Melinda Neigh, Butler Intermediate High School/ Stephen Dobransky, principal

Daniel Buzzard, Butler Senior High School/ John Wyllie, principal

April Hines, Moraine Elementary School/Kristie Shulsky, principal

Barbara Putorti, Morraine Elementary School/ Kristie Shulsky, principal

Robert Peth, parent of Squire member Jesse Allen, Emily Brittain Elementary School, retired/ Dale Markle, principal, retired

DeMolay and Squires are Masonic sponsored youth leadership organizations. The Order of Squires is for boys aged 9-12, and DeMolay is for young men aged 12 - 21 years.