Benton hosts Little Egypt District of Student Councils convention

More than 400 students from 18 area high schools descended on the Benton Civic Center last week for the annual convention of the Little Egypt District of Student Councils. Benton Consolidated High School head football coach Bob Pankey delivered the keynote motivational address to the students, who spent the day electing officers for the upcoming year, presenting their school projects from the past year, and participating in activities designed to promote team and leadership skills. Former Benton council sponsor Mary Ellen Aiken, now retired, opened the convention with a short motivational message. All of the participating high schools raised funds that were donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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