Alpharetta American Legion Names New Leaders, Scholarship Winners

ALPHARETTA, GA — The Alpharetta American Legion welcomed its 2021-2022 leadership at its July 17 installation ceremony, and revealed its scholarship winners.

The new Commander of Post 201 is Fred Mahony of Alpharetta. Mahoney is a retired Air Force officer who received his commission upon graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Leading Auxiliary Unit 201 is a familiar figure at the Wills Road organization. Judy Lively was sworn-in to her third consecutive term as the group’s leader. Lively also served two previous terms as president in the last decade.

Taking the oath of office for the 15th consecutive year was Derek Garmon, as commander of the Sons of the American Legion.

Four recent Fulton County high school graduates earned $1,000 scholarships from Alpharetta American Legion Post 201.

Selections were made based upon scholastic excellence, school and community activities and an original essay answering the question, “Patriotism and Citizenship - What America means to me.”

The scholarship winners are:

• Allison Swift, Johns Creek High School. She will be attending Clemson University and intends to become a physician assistant

• Lily Logan, Northview High School. She will be attending the University of Mississippi where she will major in biology and psychology toward a career in psychiatry.
• Austin Debrody, Alpharetta High School. He will attend the University of Georgia and study computer science and mathematics.
• Andrew Sayles, New Hampton School, New Hampshire. He will be attending Bryant University majoring in finance.

“Our scholarship program is a way for the members of Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 to recognize the accomplishments of the youth in our community while also providing a forum for these young adults to express how they view their country and their responsibilities as citizens," Post 201 Scholarship Chairman Tom Billings said in a statement.

He went on to say that the four individuals chosen demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the greatness of America.