The Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Awards were presented on January 23, 2025, by Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR69制片厂制作传媒檚 Good Citizen Chairman Kay Senter to four students in the Lakeway Area.
The meeting was an important milestone for Senter; she was presented with a certificate recognizing 10 years of membership.
Senter said that being part of a group that works hard to preserve history and encourage good citizenship has been rewarding and she69制片厂制作传媒檚 made good friends in the process.
69制片厂制作传媒淏eing a member of DAR has introduced me to a group of ladies that I wouldn69制片厂制作传媒檛 have known otherwise,69制片厂制作传媒 she said. 69制片厂制作传媒淚 think it69制片厂制作传媒檚 important to support an organization that remembers and recognizes our founding characteristics and qualities. You69制片厂制作传媒檝e got to remember the past. We are here because of what the seeds that were planted, the sacrifices that were made before.69制片厂制作传媒
Barbara Baker, longtime DAR member and registrar, said their chapter was working hard to improve and enhance civic education.
69制片厂制作传媒淚t69制片厂制作传媒檚 an organization that honors our country,69制片厂制作传媒 she said. 69制片厂制作传媒淚t tries to promote the history of our country. We like to get into the schools and give the Good Citizen Awards and some of the American History Awards and even give awards to teachers.69制片厂制作传媒
This year69制片厂制作传媒檚 Good Citizen winners from local high schools were present at the January meeting and gave positive energy as they read essays to the chapter. The winners are:
69制片厂制作传媒 Grainger High School69制片厂制作传媒檚 Dominick Hylton, son of Roger and Amber Hylton. His school counselor is Rachel Harris.
69制片厂制作传媒 Morristown69制片厂制作传媒揈ast High School69制片厂制作传媒檚 Amanda Bean, daughter of Sharon Bean. Her school counselor is Mary Seals.
69制片厂制作传媒 Washburn High School69制片厂制作传媒檚 Rylee Coffman, daughter of Brandon and Trina Coffman, grandmother Penny Coffman. Her school counselor is Becky Bolden.
69制片厂制作传媒 Morristown69制片厂制作传媒揥est High School69制片厂制作传媒檚 Charles Dewald, son of Chuck and Kendra Dewald. His school counselor is Erica Gillett.
Each student assembled a packet of information consisting of school activities and awards, their interests, education and career goals, aspirations in life and activities in the community, along with two letters of recommendation.
In addition, they were asked to describe the importance of the four qualities of a DAR Good Citizen (dependability, service, leadership and patriotism) and tell how they have exhibited these qualities in their life.
The final part of the student packet required completing a timed essay, maximum of 550 words, under supervision, on a topic that was revealed to the student at a designated time. The student did not have prior knowledge of the topic nor access to reference materials other than a dictionary. The Essay Title was Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It. The Focus Question was 69制片厂制作传媒淪ervice is an essential attribute of a good citizen. Discuss how service can foster a strong sense of community and strengthen our American Identity?69制片厂制作传媒
Each school69制片厂制作传媒檚 DAR Good Citizen received a DAR Good Citizen pin, certificate and wallet recognition card in addition to a check from Samuel Doak Chapter.
A panel of three independent judges reviewed and scored the packets and essays of each of the four DAR Good Citizen entries.
West High School69制片厂制作传媒檚 Charlie Dewald was selected by the judges as the Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR69制片厂制作传媒檚 Good Citizen Award winner.
Charlie Dewald will advance to the DAR District Level where his packet and essay will be entered in the DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Contest.
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