Marcus Morton is a seventh grade student at Chautaugua Lake Central School and he recently won 1st Place at VFW Post 8647 in Mayville for his Patriot's Pen Essay. Marcus received a $250 monetary award and decided to donate all of it to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. Marcus was featured in the local newspaper The Post-Journal for his achievements and follow-thru. You can read the full article here:
Word of Marcus's selfless actions caught the attention of a National News Network, Fox News, and was interviewed on their Fox Friends First program on June 3, 2025. Watch the complete interview here:
