VFW Post 7800 held a recognition ceremony on Tuesday, March 22 for Sydnee Burnette, Katherine Martin and Kaelyn Thompson, the three Girl Scouts from Troop 141 who participated in the VFW Scout of the Year competition from Patrick County scout troops for 2015-2016. To participate in the program they were required to be Gold Award Girl Scouts (Eagle Scouts for Boy Scouts) to compete for up to $5,000 in scholarship money. Pictured are: front row (left to right): Sydnee Burnette, Kaelyn Thompson, Katherine Martin; back row: Robert Fain, Post commander; Sammy Martin, Post quartermaster; and Leroy Jones.
