Bob Huyck, Elks Exalted Ruler for 2023, presents Abbey Schickendanz, right, with a certificate to honor the Sandpoint Christian School student for winning third place in her age division in the Elks national essay contest.
September 17, 2023
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Abbey's American Dream
Essay wins local youth national honors
To be honest, she wasn't sure what her American dream was. Or what the concept meant. But Abbey Schickendanz, an eighth-grader at Sandpoint Christian School, knew she wanted to write an essay for the Sandpoint Elks Lodge's annual contest. That decision would later lead to national recognition for the Sandpoint youth's essay.