Point Vicente Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrated Local Students for Their Efforts in Our Annual Essay and Art Contests
The Point Vicente Chapter NSDAR celebrated local students for their efforts in our annual Essay and Art Contests at our monthly meeting on January 16th. After a couple of years of COVID-induced hiatus, our American History, Patriot Essay and Junior American Citizen Contests were back in action! Approximately 150 members, guests and student winners were welcomed to the annual Chapter Awards from schools like Saints Peter & Paul, Mary Star of the Sea High School, Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes High School and St. John Fisher School.
Regent Alta Graham welcomed our guests and gave a very entertaining talk about what the DAR is and our society’s goals, explaining to the audience how we are basically America’s Cheer Team. First Vice Regent Mary Kenney gave a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., including stirring excerpts from several of his speeches. In celebration of the 271st Anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth Griscom (Betsy Ross), Christine Eubank and Lee Wolfe presented “Betsy Ross and the American Flag” a darling skit explaining Betsy Ross’ life and contributions. This skit will be presented to kindergartners and first graders at several local schools in our area.
American History Essay Contest, Patriot Essay Contest and Junior American Citizens Art and Poetry Contest chairs Diana Starr and Jeanine Hoffman presented the student award certificates, cash prizes and even Medals to our 1st Place Winners.
This year’s Patriot Essay Contest Winner, 11th grader David Lee of Peninsula High School, has now won the California State contest, an enormous achievement! He will now proceed to the next level, competing in a 7 state regional contest. If he wins that, he will move onto the National contest! Congratulations, David!
