Children and Youth Programs
First
we are here to support our fellow veterans. We also serve our
community and our young people with youth oriented programs.
The Legion strives to further a strong sense of patriotism and
loyalty.
High
School Oratorical Competitions: High school students vie for
college scholarships awarded by The American Legion by demonstrating
their knowledge of the United States Constitution in public speaking
contests on local, regional and national levels
American Legion Baseball: For many years, one of our country's
best-known and most respected amateur athletic programs, Legion ball
has been the training ground for many of our major league stars. Each
year, about 86,000 boys experience the benefits of good sportsmanship
and team play.
Boys
State/Boys Nation: American Legion Posts select outstanding high
school students to attend Boys State/Boys Nation every year. During
the week-long program, participants receive instruction on citizenship
and experience first-hand how their state and federal governments
function.
Scouting Sponsorship: Legion posts sponsor approximately 2,500 Cub
Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer units each year to foster wholesome
development of America's youth. Annually, the American Legion awards
the Eagle Scout of the Year with a college scholarship.
Junior Shooting Sports: Local legion posts offer youth air rifle
competition and basic safety instruction in conjunction with the
National Rifle Association.
Junior Law Cadet: Many legion posts working in conjunction with
law enforcement agencies have established programs to introduce high
school students to law enforcement and to establish cadet camps.
ROTC
High School Drill Team Competition: High School ROTC drill teams
compete in several different categories for the "General Colin Powell
Trophy".
HAYFIELD JROTC CADETS HONORED
On Wednesday May 14, 2008, Samuel S. Ramseur, the Post Commander, Alan
Amos, Post Adjutant, and Raymond Harrigan, Post Finance Officer
participated in the Hay-field Junior ROTC Awards program. The event
was held in the J. Victor Lutz Sports Complex Football Stadium. LTC
Joe Spicer, a member of Post 162, is the JROTC Senior Army Instructor
for the program.
Post 162 is a key financial supporter for this JROTC Program and we
were recognized for our contributions and support throughout the
years. But the program has also been very supportive to us. The Cadets
serve as the Color Guard and lead the Annual Lorton 4th of July
Community Parade and participate as Color Guard for our Post Memorial
Day & Veterans Day Observance Ceremony.
We presented six awards:
Scholastic Excellence (Gold) — Cadet Corporal David Barndt
Scholastic Excellence (Silver) — Cadet Corporal Justin Drechsel
Scholastic Excellence (Bronze) - Cadet Private 2 Anthony Russi
Military Excellence (Gold) - Cadet Private First Class Alex Alien
Military Excellence (Silver) - Cadet Private 2 Ruth De Pena
Military Excellence (Bronze) - Cadet Private 2 Dilcia Salgado
Congratulations to all the cadets on a job well done.
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American Legion Child Welfare Foundation *(Updated Feb. 08)
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