The American Legion, Department of Michigan
Veterans Serving America
Lawrence Eiden, a graduate of Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, was recently awarded The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year in Michigan. Eiden began his Scouting career in 2005 as a Cub Scout at the age of 6. He continued as a Cub Scout for four years, a Boy Scout for eight years, … Read more
JULY 9, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Harper Creek Community School teacher Larry Quick received one of five Teacher of the Year awards June 22 from The American Legion at its 100th Annual Convention in Kalamazoo. More than 80 teachers were nominated for the award that recognizes educators who stand out in Competence, Community Involvement, and … Read more
JULY 9, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Garden City school teacher Carla Young received one of five Teacher of the Year awards June 22 from The American Legion at its 100th Annual Convention in Kalamazoo. More than 80 teachers were nominated for the award that recognizes educators who stand out in Competence, Community Involvement, and School … Read more
JULY 11, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Sergeant David Gillem of Grand Rapids has been named The American Legion, Department of Michigan, 2017-18 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The 18-year veteran of the Grand Rapids Police Department received the award at the organization’s 100th Annual Department Convention in Kalamazoo on June 22. The Legion recognized … Read more
JULY 9, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Dollar Bay school teacher Cathy Hill received one of five Teacher of the Year awards June 22 from The American Legion at its 100th Annual Convention in Kalamazoo. More than 80 teachers were nominated for the award that recognizes educators who stand out in Competence, Community Involvement, and School … Read more
JULY 9, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Gaylord Middle School teacher Scott Doederlein received one of five Teacher of the Year awards June 22 from The American Legion at its 100th Annual Convention in Kalamazoo. More than 80 teachers were nominated for the award that recognizes educators who stand out in Competence, Community Involvement, and School … Read more
JULY 9, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Sandusky Community Schools teacher George Lasecki received one of five Teacher of the Year awards June 22 from The American Legion at its 100th Annual Convention in Kalamazoo. More than 80 teachers were nominated for the award that recognizes educators who stand out in Competence, Community Involvement, and School … Read more
JULY 11, 2018 (LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Captain Todd Shorkey of Bay City has been named The American Legion, Department of Michigan, 2017-18 Firefighter of the Year. The 23-year veteran of the Bay City Department of Public Safety received the award at the organization’s 100th Annual Department Convention in Kalamazoo on June 22. The Legion recognized … Read more
The American Legion remains committed to educating and preparing future leaders about character, civic engagement and patriotism through this annual summer program. June 22, 2018 (ALLENDALE, Mich.) – Delegate Johnathon Botkins of Caro was appointed Environment and Natural Resources Secretary by the Michigan Boys State Governor in the weeklong civic experience held at Grand Valley … Read more
JUNE 19, 2018 (ALLENDALE, Mich.) – Delegates Bennett Lowe and Christian Hudson were elected governor and lieutenant governor of the model Michigan Boys State in the weeklong civic experience held at Grand Valley State University. The two seniors attend Grand Haven High School and were sponsored by The American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post 28 … Read more