Douglas student wins DAR essay contest
DOUGLAS – Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announces the winner of the 2018 DAR American History Contest for Grade 8 at Douglas Middle School.
The first-place winner is Bryan Grady, son of Kelli and Chris Grady of Douglas. Chapter Regent Anne Marie Safaee presented Bryan Grady with the Excellence in History Medal and Certificate.
Chapter Vice Regent Cynthia Correia, History Contest Chairperson, thanked his teacher, Kathleen Hayes for her organization and dedication to the contest.
This year, students had to write an essay on the topic “World War I: The War to end all Wars.” The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, ad- herence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children. Teachers who would like to have their students take part in next year’s contest should contact Regent Anne Marie Safaee at msafa1975@aol.com.
Any woman 18 years or older may join the DAR by documenting her lineage to an ancestor, either male or female, who aided the cause of American independence through military, civil or patriotic service. Please contact the Captain Job Knapp Chapter if you are interested in joining.