SV grads Peters, Lugo receive awards from Damato American Legion

SUBMITTED PHOTO - L-R: Edward Bickowski, granddaughter Alyssa Peters, Post Commander Bruce Popalis, Pablo Lugo, and Gordon Slater.

Sentinel Staff Reports

SHENANDOAH – A pair of recent Shenandoah Valley graduates and grandchildren of American Legion members each received $100 awards from the post to aid in their future studies.

Alyssa Peters, granddaughter of Edward Bickowski, and Pablo Lugo, grandson of Gordon Slater, were presented $100 checks at the recent meeting of the Anthony P. Damato American Legion Medal of Honor Post #792.

Lugo will attend college and major in social work, while Peters will attend Lehigh Carbon Community College, majoring in child care.

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