From staff reports:

The Artesia Downtown Lions Club has announced their Jr. Lions for the month of March. The Junior Lions program is specifically designed for high school seniors and is a component of the Artesia Downtown Lions Club’s community service efforts.

We congratulate the following students:

Ella Gallegos is a Jr. Lion for the month of March. Her parents are Chris and Sarah Gallegos, she has two siblings Emma and Eva Gallegos. Ella is in National Honor Society, FFA (Secretary and District 5 Vice President). Her favorite subject is History. Her hobby outside of school is swimming. Ella plans to attend New Mexico State University. Her major is undecided.

Hagen Murph a Jr. Lion for the month of March. His parents are Mark and Kathy Brewer. Hagen’s school activity is Artesia FFA. Hagen is on the Bulldog Bowling team. His favorite subjects are Ag, and Welding. Hagen’s activities outside of school are hunting, fishing, West Main Baptist Church Youth Group. He plans major in Ag Economic at New Mexico State University.

Kenzlee Ray a Jr. Lion for the month of March. Her parents are Mark and Kristina Ray. She has two sisters. Kenzlee’s school activities are National Honor Society and Elevate Youth Leadership. She is the FFA chapter president. Kenzlee plans to attend Oklahoma State University to become an Agriculture Education Teacher.