West Geauga’s Moores Named DAR Good Citizen
The New Connecticut Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced its 2020-2021 Good Citizen Scholarship winner and nominees.
The New Connecticut Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced its 2020-2021 Good Citizen Scholarship winner and nominees.
Jocelyn Moores from West Geauga High School is the recipient of a $500 scholarship along with a certificate and a pin commemorating this honor.
Louisa Piotrkowski, of Chardon High School, and Samuel Layman, of Cardinal High School, also were nominated by their schools as Good Citizens and received a certificate and pin.
These students exhibited the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. They also were given an opportunity to compose an essay based on the following topic: Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It … “How do the combined actions of so many good citizens keep our nation moving forward?”
The essay topic is not revealed ahead of time and must be answered in 550 words or less with a two-hour time limit. Research material is not allowed.
If you would like more information on the Good Citizenship Scholarship, please email newconndar@gmail.com.
Membership in the DAR is open to any female over 18 who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence. For more information, visit www.dar.org.
