American Legion Post 117 on June 23 recognized Shawano Community High School graduated senior Caitlin Raether as the winner of the coveted American Legion School Award for 2013-14.
This is the highest honor awarded to youth by the American Legion. It is presented to students who exhibit courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.
Raether, daughter of Todd and Mary Raether, of Shawano, graduated with 3.9 grade point average and plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to pursue a film degree. She was also awarded the Student of the Year Award by the Optimist Club, plus an award from Dollars for Scholars.
Through her high school years, Raether was listed as an academic scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of the cheerleading squad and in a variety of clubs that led to the development of several educational videos. She also participated in the school’s singing and performance programs.
Raether attained four varsity letters, four academic letters and two letters in music at SCHS.
As an American Legion School Award winner, she was presented with a certificate, medallion and stand, and a check for $200.
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