American Legion, Tommie C. Sanders Memorial Post 109

Ocoee American Legion Boys State Chair Lester Dabbs, left, presented Ocoee High School junior Marnel Surin with a medallion and certificate for his achievements at Boys State, alongside Commander Tom Mottlau.

The American Legion Tommie C. Sanders Memorial Post 109, in Ocoee, recognized Ocoee High School junior Marnel Surin Tuesday, Sept. 9, for his achievements at Boys State, an educational program of the American Legion to provide government instruction for high school students.

Surin was chosen by the legion to attend the week-long event that took place in July.

Legion Boys State chair Lester Dabbs and Commander Tom Mottlau presented Surin with a medallion and certificate at the post’s meeting last week.

The Tommie C. Sanders Memorial Post 109 meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Ocoee Senior Center, 1701 Adair St. For more information, call (407) 656-7285.