Ameican Legion Post 240 dinner honored scholarship winners
“AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS”
On Thursday, 8/5/21, American Post 240 held a celebration dinner which was attended by approximately 60 people. The delicious meal was prepared by Bella Pizza and served by Lee Minnix and the “Sunshine Girls”. After the dinner, the award presentations began as follows: 2 Lord Botetourt male students and 1 female student who attended Boy’s State and Girl’s State were award certificates of accomplishment. The students were Caleb Franklin, James Lively, and Olivia Griffin. Anne Ranson, Lord Botetourt guidance counselor was recognized for all her hard work in reviewing the Lord Botetourt applicants for the above mentioned events.
The next students recognized were James River senior Addison McCaleb and Bridgette West. Addison won the American Legion Post 240/93 Raymond A. Gabay Memorial Scholarship and Bridgette West won the MAAG/Gala Industries/Post 240 Patriot scholarship. Anne Simmons was recognized for all of her hard work in reviewing the applications and selecting the two scholarship recipients. The next segment of the awards ceremony was directed to honor Jack Cassell. Jack is a WWII and Korean Conflict veteran who was celebrating his 95th Birthday!!! Lee Minnix of the Sunshine Girls led a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday to Jack and assisted him cutting a Birthday Cake.
The final part of the awards ceremony was devoted to the Blue Star Program. A Blue Star pennant is awarded to a parent who has a child serving in the military. Terry Tucker awarded a Blue Star Pennant to Shawanna Franklin who has a son serving in the Air Force and Vickie West who has a son serving in the Navy. Special attendees at this event were the Honorable Paul Tucker-Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Judge ; Dana McCaleb-Botetourt County School Board Member and Matt Ward-Botetourt Sheriff. Post 240 wishes to thank all those in attendance and to the the folks who assisted in planning this highly successful event.
–Submitted by Joel Eig, Adjunct, American Legion Post 240