Amber Poe has been named the first recipient of the newly established Dieterich American Legion Trades Scholarship. A recent graduate of Dieterich High School, Amber plans to pursue welding certification at Lake Land College.
The Dieterich American Legion Trades Scholarship is awarded to seniors at Dieterich High School based on financial need, academic performance and community involvement.
The scholarship was created by members of Dieterich American Legion Post 628 following the sale of the American Legion building in 2022.
The Dieterich American Legion Trades Scholarship is a fund of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.