Payton Glasser, a sophomore at Sequim High School, recently was honored as Sequim Elks Lodge No. 2642 Student of the Month at the group’s November social night dinner.

Glasser was chosen for his high academic achievements and involvement in school activities. His studies include Honors Chemistry, Spanish II, photography, Honors World Literature and pre-calculus. He’s also a member of Honor Society and the Sequim High School boys varsity basketball team.

His future plans are to attend a four-year college or university and become a teacher.

Glasser is the son of Greg and Kim Glasser of Sequim.