Marseilles American Legion announces essay contest winners

Alyssa White, of Marseilles, was selected for the first place award of $750. She is an education major at Northern Illinois University.

Marseilles American Legion Post 235 announced the results of its annual Cash for College Essay Contest for 2021.

Alyssa White, of Marseilles, was selected for the first place award of $750. She is an education major at Northern Illinois University.

Melanie Castle, of Marseilles, also was awarded a cash prize for her writing excellence. She is majoring in music education at Illinois State University.

Melanie Castle, of Marseilles, also was awarded a cash prize for her writing excellence. She is majoring in music education at Illinois State University.