David Dean, an eighth-grader from Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls, was honored as Student of the Month at a recent meeting of the Tri-Town Optimists, which serves Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. Presenting the award is Marylin Newell, president of the Tri-Town Optimists. New members are welcome in the club. For more information, call Dave Griffiths at 345-9835.