Ely Echo Editorial: Awards day brings perspective, concern and an idea to help the school

Once again this year, the annual awards day at Ely Memorial High School brings cause for both celebration and concern.

The celebration part is easy. As always, this community can be proud of another group of high school seniors.

This year’s group of 38 has achieved in the classroom, in activities and athletics and collectively they walked away with about $150,000 in scholarship funds. Over 90 scholarships were given out on Wednesday.