American Legion, Auxiliary Announce Scholarship Recipients

The American Legion Auxiliary, H. J. Ehlers Unit 102 is a community of Volunteers serving Veterans, Militaiy and their families. Besides advocating for Veterans, they promote Patriotism, and Americanism, demonstrate compassion and show respect for those who serve our Country and Protect our Freedoms, sponsor youth programs, most notably the American Legion Auxiliaty Girls State Program and Scholarships in local school systems.

The Unit and the Post held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 14, held at the VFW Home in La Grange. Prior to the business meeting, the Auxiliary members were honored to have the scholarship recipients and their families in attendance. Each recipient was presented a $500 scholarship to further their education to their institution of choice.

Following the presentation, a light meal and dessert was served.

Pictured from left are Stacy Ryza, Secretary and Scholarship Chairman, Keslyn Davis, Elizabeth Hart, Corbin Supak, and Kailey Kuntschik receiving the Verlene Kuntschik Memorial Scholarship, in memory of her grandmother Verlene Kuntschik, and Peggy Pfeiffer, President.