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March 23, 2017 Vol. 94, No. 3

Official Publications of The Wisconsin American Legion Family

www.wilegion.org

The mission of The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin is to provide service to veterans, their families and their communities.

80th Annual Wisconsin American Legion High School Oratorical Contest

The 80th Annual Wisconsin American Legion High School Oratorical Contest was held at Ripon College on Saturday, February 11th. Ten high school students from across the state competed for top honors. Each student appeared on stage twice, the first for an 8 to 10 minute Oration on some aspect of the Constitution followed by a 3 to 5 minute dissertation on one of 4 possible randomly drawn Constitutional Amendments. The 2017 Wisconsin American Legion Oratorical Contest winners are: Carrie Wilson, a junior who is homeschooled, prevailed in the competition and will receive a $3,000 scholarship. “America’s Guidebook” was the title of her oration. Representing the 9th District, Carrie was sponsored by Appleton Post No. 38. She qualified to compete at the National Finals scheduled April 21-23, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana where she is eligible for at least an additional $1,500 scholarship. The three national finalists receive $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000

scholarships respectively. The First Runner-Up is Joshua Anumolu, a sophomore who is homeschooled and was sponsored by North Shore Post No. 331 and represented the 5th District. “If You Can Keep It” was the title of his oration. He has earned a $2,500 scholarship. Taking Second Runner-Up honors was Hannah Krueger. Hannah is a senior at Winneconne High School, was sponsored by the Winneconne Post No. 364 and represented the 6th District. She has earned a $2,000 scholarship. The title of her oration was “Hand in the Cookie Jar”. Regional Participants: Joseph Washburn, is a junior at Mukwonago High School. He was sponsored by Community Post No. 375 in Mukwonago and represented the 1st District. He has earned a $600 scholarship. Ashley Hagenow, a junior at Rio High School, earned a $600 scholarship. Ashley was sponsored by Post No. 208 and represented the 2nd District.

Pictured from left to right are Department Commander Dan Seehafer, first place winner Carrie Wilson, second place finisher Joshua Anumolu and third place finisher Hannah Krueger.

Josh Weaver is a senior at Darlington High School. Josh was sponsored by Post No. 214 of Darlington and represented the 3rd District. Josh has earned a $600 scholarship. Isaac Hoeschen, a junior at Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, was sponsored by Post No. 180 and represented the 4th District. Isaac also earned a $600 scholarship. Jeffrey Yanke, is a senior at the Sauk Prairie High School and was sponsored by Post No. 167. He represented the 7th District and earned a $600 scholarship. Nathan Petri is a senior at Pulaski High School and was sponsored by Memorial Post No. 63 of Clintonville. Nathan represented the 8th District and has earned a $600 scholarship. Evan Pechacek, a homeschooled junior, was sponsored by Hudson Post No. 121 and represented the 10th District. Evan also earned a $600 scholarship. All Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient’s college upon proof of enrollment.

Commander Dan Seehafer and 2017 Oratorical Scholarship Competition winner Carrie Wilson.

COMMANDER SEEHAFER’S TESTIMONIAL DINNER Saturday May 20, 2017 Social Hour at 4:00 PM • Dinner at 5:00 PM Program to Follow St. Stephen Lutheran Church 505 N Palmatory St.• Horicon, WI 53032 Following the dinner and program, you are invited to Commander Seehafer’s home Post No. 157, 735 Hubbard St., Horicon, WI 53032 for continued fellowship and karaoke! The following are suggested lodging if you wish to stay: MAYVILLE INN 701 S Mountin Dr. Mayville, WI 53050 (920) 387-1234 Name(s):

ROYAL OAKS MOTEL AMERICINN W4419 State Rd. 33 325 Seippel Blvd., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Horicon, WI 53032 (920) 485-4489 (920) 356-9000

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Please include all who will be attending

Number attending________@ $25/person $________ total enclosed Please send completed form with payment by May 10, 2017 to: Daniel Seehafer • W7550 Shady Lane• Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Commander Seehafer Confers with WDVA Secretary Dan Zimmerman

Commander Daniel J. Seehafer of Horicon Post No. 157 met with WDVA Secretary Dan Zimmerman at Department headquarters on Thursday, March 9th to receive an update on the Wisconsin Veterans Homes and to brief the Secretary on American Legion programs and developments.

2017 Membership Goal: 56,739 • March 16th Total: 52,362 • 92.29% District

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93.61% 1st PLACE

District

6

92.12% 2nd PLACE

District

9

90.74% 3rd PLACE

District

10

District

2

89.75%

89.61%

4th PLACE

5th PLACE

District

3

88.85% 6th PLACE

District

4

District

8

88.35%

88.20%

7th PLACE

8th PLACE

District

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87.72% 9th PLACE

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12

87.38%

District

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87.18%

District

5

82.24%

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