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Elks Scholar of the Week

James Keckley
2013 Legacy Awards Recipient
Sponsored by Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501

James hits the all the right notes! Next year, he’ll be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. to study opera. See what he has to say about his Legacy Award:

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