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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 15:40
The American Legion award winners were announced on June 2 in front of select students and their parents. The American Legion Post 613 of Finleyville was involved in the awards ceremony this year. The American Legion Post 613 was represented by Mr. John Koller (Commander), Mr. Ruffo Proviano (Chaplin), and Mr. Chuck Ringling (Post Adjutant).
Pictured are (l-r): Mr. Chuck Ringling (Post Adjutant), Trent Gerard, Madelyn Koontz, Mr. Ruffo Proviano (Chaplin), and Mr. John Koller (Commander). |
The American Legion Award places emphasis on the development of the qualities of Courage, Honor, Leadership, Patriotism, Scholarship and Service - the ideals of Americanism which will make young people citizens of the highest type. The award recognizes the boy and girl who is most worthy of the highest qualities of citizenship and of true Americanism. This year's recipients are Trent Gerard, son of Jason and Tracy Gerard, and Madelyn Koontz, daughter of John and Kristin Koontz.