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Thomas Johnson    Northern Area Commander

Amvets Leo P. Simon Post # 1996

Thomas L. Johnson –Commander

17669 Warwick Pl.

Anderson, CA 96007-9271

 National 1^st Place Americanism Winner

The Leo P. Simon Post 1996 has had many 1^st place winners for Americanism at both the Post and Department level in the last 3 years.  This year, Natalie McAuliffe  currently a junior at West Valley High School has placed first in the AMVETS National Americanism Essay Contest for 2009 for 10th grade.

The news arrived the first week of November to the Leo P. Simon Post and Auxiliary members, who offered the opportunity to enter the contest last Winter. The theme Natalie wrote to was: "What Does An American Veteran Mean to Me?" She placed in the top three locally to go on to the state competition and then the national level. Natalie received cash awards at all levels as well as a Certificate and Plaque from National

Pictured above presenting Natalie (center) with her Plaque, Certificate, and Check from National are (l to r) Carol Silva Aux. Sec, Tanya Gray Aux mem., Debbi Johnson Aux. Pres., Natalie, Leo P. Simon, Bill Silva 3^rd Vice., Tom Johnson Cmdr., and Dave Cockrill 2^nd Vice.

 News of Natalie’s accomplishments has traveled fast and two High Schools have signed on to participate in next years competition.

Thomas L. Johnson                                                                Commander Post #1996

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