Programs
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Congratulations to our 2022 State Champs!
BASEBALL
Post 10’s baseball program has earned respect throughout the southeast. As part of the American Legion national program it serves as a learning experience for high school age players and provides them the opportunity to improve their skills throughout the summer season.
Players at all skill levels look back fondly on their Legion days when they played in a highly competitive atmosphere, learned about teamwork, enjoying victory, and accepting defeat – lessons that carry them through life experiences in the adult world.
Veteran rememberance
Honor Guard
The Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for local Wilmington, NC veterans and has served at over 1,500 funerals. They also perform ceremonial services at patriotic events for local organizations and represent Post 10 by participating in the Azalea Festival Parade and the Wilmington Holiday Parade.
From left: Scholarship recipient Blake Strickland, Commander Bobby Rutledge, Blake's father Rodney, & 1st Vice Commander Lawrence Caristo
Oratorical Scholarship Contest
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
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Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year contributed by local veteran nonprofit posts and state departments.
Boys State Participant Joey Politi with his mother Ann & Americanism Chairman Jeff Whiting
Boys State
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government.
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At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs.
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Two representatives from each of the 49 Boys States represent their state at Boys Nation in Washington, where the young leaders receive an education on the structure and function of federal government.