Newfane American Legion Post #873

Newfane American Legion Post #873 6118 Corwin Ave. Newfane, NY 14108-1119 [email protected]

Lester Oakes’ Memorial American History Award Application *Award: This award, in the amount of $500.00, will be awarded to one Newfane senior. The selected student must show proof of college acceptance. *Criteria: 1) Must be a son/daughter of a veteran of the US military (must be able to provide supporting records/documentation ie. copy of parent’s DD214 Discharge Form). 2) Graduating as a senior student from Newfane Senior High School, or home schooled in Newfane Central School District. 3) Planning on attending college (2 or 4 yr.) or a trade/technical school. 4) Student must have at least a “B” average in Social Studies (80% or greater) 5) Student must have had one year of American History with a “B” average. 6) Student must be involved in community service activities.

*Application Deadline: May 1, 2017

Please Print or Type. Name: ______GPA: ______Rank: ______Street Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______Home Phone Number: (716) ______Name of College You Plan To Attend: ______List Your Anticipated College Major: ______

Honors and Awards: (Use additional sheets if needed) Examples: National Honor Society, Academic Awards, Athletic Awards, Highest Average Award, HOBY Ambassador, Business First Honors, Girl’s/Boy’s State, Eagle Scout/Gold/Silver Awards, All-State/County (Music), All-League (sports), etc.

______Leadership Positions Held (Elected or Appointed) Examples: Student Senate, Class Officer, Athletic Team Captain, etc. ______

Community Service Activities: Examples: volunteer services, community projects, church volunteerism, peer tutoring, junior fireman, etc. ______

Extracurricular Activities: Examples: Athletics, youth groups, art club, motor sports club, science club, US FIRST Robotics, school musical/play, peer mentor, part-time employment, peer tutor, Model UN, Principal’s Advisory Board, yearbook staff, etc. ______

Essay: Please attach a typed essay (no longer than 250 words) on the following topic, “How my parent being a veteran has effected my life”. Put your name at the top of the essay and please, no single spacing.

Mail your completed application, by May 1, 2017 to: Newfane American Legion Or you can Email it to [email protected] 6118 Corwin Ave. Newfane, NY 14108