10/13/2026
OUR FUTURE IS IN GOOD HANDS!
More good things are happening with YOUR American Legion Post 53 Family!
One of the most rewarding things we do at American Legion Post 53 in DuPont is recognize and support the remarkable young people in our communities. At our September and October meetings, we had the pleasure of welcoming some exceptional students who reminded us just how bright our future can be.
🎓 Tomorrow's Leaders — Boys & Girls State
We were delighted to hear from students who attended this year's American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs. They shared their experiences, what they learned, and the opportunities these programs provided.
Please join us in recognizing:
🇺🇸 Kailee Alvarez — Girls State, September guest
🇺🇸 Lydia Lopez — Girls State, Curtis High School, University Place
🇺🇸 Min Kline — Girls State, Lakes High School, Lakewood
🇺🇸 Elijah Tavau — Boys State, Lakes High School, Lakewood
These programs help develop leadership, citizenship, and an understanding of how our government works. Hearing these students speak about their experiences was a wonderful reminder of why supporting our youth matters.
🏅 A Young Hero Among Us!
We were also honored to recognize 13-year-old Genevieve Kingsbury of Curtis Junior High School with an American Legion Auxiliary Youth Hero Award.
On February 27, 2026, during a swimming activity at Curtis High School, Genevieve noticed a student leader in serious distress, floating face down in the water.
While others were still trying to understand what was happening, Genevieve acted immediately. She pulled him to the pool wall, helped get him out of the water, and alerted the coach. The student had suffered a severe knee dislocation, and 911 was called.
Genevieve didn't hesitate. She saw someone who needed help, and she stepped forward.
That's courage, compassion, and leadership in action — and at just 13 years old!
❤️ This Is Why We Do What We Do.
Whether it's developing tomorrow's leaders through Boys & Girls State or recognizing an extraordinary act of courage, the American Legion Family is proud to stand behind the young people of our communities.
To Kailee, Lydia, Min, Elijah, and Genevieve: Congratulations! You make your families, your schools, and your communities proud.
And to everyone who supports American Legion Post 53 — this is another example of your support making a difference.
🇺🇸 American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 — DuPont, Washington
Still Serving America, Our Veterans, and Our Communities.
