To be honest, she wasn't sure what her American dream was.
Or what the concept meant.
But Abbey Schickendanz, an eighth-grader at Sandpoint Christian School, knew she wanted to write an essay for the Sandpoint Elks Lodge's annual contest. That decision would later lead to national recognition for the Sandpoint youth's essay.
Sandpoint Elks are well-known for a wide variety of community service events and projects. Among their many and very visible programs are youth golf, Hoop Shoot, senior and veterans holiday dinner, Patriotic Scramble fundraiser for veterans, scholarships, Elementary School Gardens, Drug Awareness Trailer, Dictionaries for third Graders, etc.