Harold H. Bair American Legion Auxiliary Unit #14

Officers

Officers: 2009-10

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Missing from photo: Connie Baile, Secretary



School Awards

The Harold H. Bair American Legion Auxiliary Unit #14 sponsored and conducted Post 14's Eighty-Seventh Annual American Legion School Awards Presentation Program on Monday, April 27, 2010 at the Legion Post on Carlisle Street in Hanover, PA. Awards were given in each of the following categories:

2010 Americanism Essay Contest Winners

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(Missing from the photo: Christian Bender, 6th Grade, St Joseph Middle School)

After reading their essays titled "What Is My Patriotic Role as a U. S. Citizen", each received a framed certificate and $50.00 saving bond.

Awards Recipients Outstanding 8th Graders

Harold H. Bair, Post #14 American Legion and Unit#14 American Legion Auxiliary of Hanover recognized thirty-six Eighth Grade students from nine area schools who exemplify qualities of leadership, honor, service, scholarship, courage, and Americanism. The Speaker was Dr. Gretchen Gates, Principal, New Oxford Middle School. Connie Baile, Unit #14, Acting Americanism Chairman and Leroy Zellers, Post #14 Americanism Chairman presented the 8th Grade Awards to the girls and boys. Top male students were presented medals and framed certificates; the female students received pins and framed certificates.

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Honorable Mention 8th Graders

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(Missing from photo, Nathan Mitz, Hanover Middle School)

Legion Dignitaries in Attendance for the Ceremonies

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Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Winners - 2010

The Harold H. Bair American Legion Auxiliary Unit #14 received notification that Stephanie Conrad, a recent graduate from Conewago School District; Samantha Herman, a recent graduate from Spring Grove Area School District; and Josiah Bair, a recent graduate from South Western District were recipients of The Adams, Franklin, Fulton, York County Council Scholarship of one thousand dollars to be used for the first year of continued education. These scholarships derive from monies collected from each American Legion Unit in the council area. Stephanie Conrad, from New Oxford High School, is the daughter of John and Jenene Conrad; she will be attending Slippery Rock University and majoring in Exercise Science/ Physical Therapy. Samantha L. Herman, from Spring Grove High School, is the daughter of Sam and Tammy Herman: she will be attending University of Pittsburgh and majoring in Business Management with a minor in Dance. Josiah Bair, from South Western High School, is the son of Jeff and Mary Bair; he will be attending Penn State Harrisburg and majoring in Environmental Engineering.

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Keystone Girls State

Three area high school juniors have been selected by Harold H. Bair American Legion Auxiliary Unit #14 to attend Keystone Girls State. This "experience in government" is held at Shippensburg University from June 20-25, 2010 and is the 65th session sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. About 200 young women are brought together through sponsorship of local Auxiliary Units and other organizations to study government on city, county and state levels.

During the week the girls will elect city, county, and state officials, including Governor, Lt. Governor, other officials and an Outstanding Citizen. Two Senators will attend Girls Nation in Washington D.C. area in July.

Representing the Hanover area will be Kathryn M. Bathgate, and Misti D. Bowers, students from South Western High School; and Megan Hufnagel, a student from Delone. Kathryn Bathgate is the daughter of Clarence and Karen Bathgate, Hanover; she is a member of the National Honor Society, Choir and volunteers with Key Club. She has attended two People to People programs- Leadership and International diplomacy. She makes and gives baby hats to local hospitals and participates in plays for the elderly at nursing homes. Misti Bowers is the daughter of Renee Bowers and Barry E. Bowers, of Hanover; she is in the National Art Honor Society, Distinguished Honor Roll and Key Club. Megan Hufnagel is the daughter of David and Patti Hufnagel, Abbottstown. Megan is an Honor student, her school activities include: Interact Club, Student Council, DCHS Big Bother/Sister Program, Delonews, Prom Committee, Field Hockey and Basketball. She is a member of Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA and has received a People to People Award.

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Council Essay Winner 2010

Two essay winners from the Harold H. Bair American Legion Auxiliary Unit #14 local contest placed first in the Adams, Franklin, Fulton, and York County level; they are Bryn Winebrunner, an eighth grade student at St. Joseph Middle School; and Natalie Greenholt, a twelfth grade student at South Western High School. The essay was titled "What Is My Patriotic Role As A U.S. Citizen?" Council presented each winner with a medal, and a $15.00 check. The two essays have been forwarded to the Central Section for judging at the next level.