Crain-Ottman American Legion offers opportunities to students

Posted 1/14/25

ELMWOOD – The Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to an Elmwood graduating senior who is planning on furthering their education beyond high school. …

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Crain-Ottman American Legion offers opportunities to students

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ELMWOOD – The Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to an Elmwood graduating senior who is planning on furthering their education beyond high school. Requirements are: A) Have a 3.0 GPA or higher. B) Address two essay questions: “What is your definition of Americanism” and “What made you decide on your course of study?” 

For a Scholarship Application contact Commander Jerry Thompson at 715-821-0555 or email Crain-OttmanLegionPost207@outlook.com  They can also contact Jovanna Rudesill, High School Counselor, Elmwood School District. The application deadline is April 1.

The Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 is also sponsoring Elmwood High School junior boys for participation in Badger Boys State (BBS). The 2025 session will be held June 8-14, 2025 at UW-Eau Claire.

For more information, visit BBS website at: www.badgerboysstate.org  They can also be reached at 608-745-1090 or by emailing info@badgerboysstate.org  Applications are due to Post 207 no later than March 10. Contact Commander Jerry Thompson at 715-821-0555 or email Crain-OttmanLegionPost207@outlook.com or Jovanna Rudesill, High School Counselor, Elmwood School District. 

2024’s Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State participants Jaycob Reitz and Cadie Asher are willing to discuss their participation in their 2024 programs with any juniors interested.

Submitted by Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207

Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207, scholarship, Badger Boys State, Elmwood High School, Elmwood, Wisconsin