Samantha Elk, daughter of Nathan and Meyannie Elk, is a recipient of the April Citizenship of the Month Award for “friendship.” She is a former Southern Ute Montessori Indian School student, a Bear Dancer, and loves the Ute language. The friendship award is given to students for their kindness, helping others in the classroom and on the playground. She is courteous to others and is a student at Bayfield Intermediate School. She is pictured with school counselor Rob Stafford, Nathan Strong Elk, Meyannie Elk, Jayden Elk, Savannah Elk, and school principal Amber Connet.

Samantha Elk is pictured with school counselor Rob Stafford and school principal Amber Connet.