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AMERICAN LEGION POST 241 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

August 20, 2003 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

(l-r seated): Charlie Rathsack-Commander Post 241, Joshua Trenary-Ball State, Rashelle Kennerk-Ball State, Kevin Meek-Indiana University, Michelle Hamlin-St. Francis, Daniel Pyle-Ball State. Not present were Kyle Kleeber-IPFW and Brian Prather-IPFW. (l-r standing): Presenting the Scholarships were Ralph Doty, Charlie Walter, Stan Pflueger, Bert DePue, Ken Holloway, Tom Mallott.

Congratulations to the Recipients!

A group of college students were honored on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at American Legion Post 241, Bluffton Road. The Scholarship Committee presented 7 college sophomores with $1000 scholarships during a special ceremony.

For the year of 2004, Post 241 will present 7 – $1000 scholarships to college students and an additional 6 – $500 scholarships will be presented to trade school students. Overall Post 241 is proud to say that they have donated over $45,000.

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