06/06/2026
VFW POST 6024 YOUTH EDUCATION AWARDS
On the evening of June 2, Gale Goodall, Dick Vaughn, Harry Steelman, and Martha Steelman met with the faculty, parents, and students of Ladera Ranch Middle School to present certificates recognizing the participation and hard work of the winners of the Patriot’s Pen program.
Dick described the program to the attendees, Gale followed up with a short bio of the students, and Harry and Gale presented certificates and monetary awards. Martha photographed the presentations. The VFW presentations were included as a part of a much larger awards ceremony acknowledging students’ accomplishments this past year.
Awards were given to the following students:
1st - Sophia Wiacek
2nd - William Velasco
3rd - Brock Currier
3rd - Rylin Langston
HM - London Ong
HM - Neha Robin
HM - Eva Young
After presenting the students with their certificates and monetary awards, Harry presented their Social Sciences teacher, Mr. Herbold, with a plaque for his participation in and promotion of the Patriot’s Pen program for the past 20 Years. Mr. Herbold is retiring this year, and his efforts will certainly be missed.
