American Legion Awards Scholarships

The American Legion Auxiliary members are a community of volunteers serving veterans, military and their families. In honoring our veterans, one of the core values is to demonstrate and pass on respect for our country and our nation’s flag. We promote patriotic youth programs, most notably the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, along with education programs and scholarships in local school systems. The H.J. Ehlers Unit 102, American Legion Auxiliary and Post held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 12 at the VFW Hall in La Grange. Prior to the business meeting, the Auxiliary members were honored to have several guests in attendance, Irene Szwarc of Hallettsville, the District 9 president, and the scholarship recipients and their families. Pictured left to right: Jo Ann Mueller, vice-president; Loretta Brugger, president; Michael-Leah Hart, Jereld Brothers, Lily Nygren, Natalie Blackwell, Verlene Kuntchik, treasurer; and Stacy Ryza, secretary. Not pictured is scholarship recipient, Adam Faske. A $500 scholarship was presented to each student.