(KAIR)--Educators, students, and one special citizen are recognized locally, with the Atchison Rotary Club presenting special recognition during ceremonies held this month.

Named as Students of the Year are Lexus Downing, of Atchison High School, Ashley Pieper, of the Atchison County Community High School, and Desiree Ogle, of the Riverbend International School, and Sarah Jo Schwinn, of Maur Hill-Mount Academy.

Recognized as Educators of the Year are Annie Hart, of the Saint Benedict Catholic School, Robert Neidinger, of the Atchison High School, Amy Eckert, of the Atchison County Community Schools, Charlotte Michel, of the Atchison County Community Elementary School, John Oakleaf of the Riverbend International School, and John Newman, of Maur Hill-Mount Academy.

Earning the Citizen of the Year Honor from the Atchison Rotary Club was Atchison resident Rick Berger.

The awards were presented during a ceremony held May 18.