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The Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently held its annual American History Essay Contest awards program, which was presented virtually via Zoom. According to Elberta Clinton, essay contest chair, each year, nationwide, students in fifth through eighth grades are given the opportunity to compose an essay and have it presented through their schools for evaluation. She related this year’s topic: “Nov. 11, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Imagine that you had a brother who lost his life on the battlefields of France during World War I. You and your family attended the Nov. 11, 1921, dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C.
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Describe what this meant to you and your family.” Judging criteria included historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of material, interest, originality and grammar. The chapter winners were Graham Drummond, a sixthgrade student at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown, and Claire Bushnell, an eighth-grade student at Peirce Middle School, West Chester. In his essay, Graham used a diary format. In an entry dated Nov. 14, 1921, Graham wrote, “Warren G. Harding gave a speech introducing the unknown soldier to us. He described the person as being someone and everyone. He represents the rich and the poor, a new citizen or one with deep roots in America.” In her essay, Claire wrote about Ruth, who lost a brother in the war. “Ruth felt a bit of comfort in the knowledge that it was not just her family
that had suffered,” the essay stated. “As (Harding) said, hundreds, maybe thousands of families like hers were grieving a great loss, and that made her feel a bit less alone.” New this year was a contest for high-schoolers titled, Patriots of the American Revolution. This year’s topic was: “Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution. Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation.” “The evaluation criteria are the same as the American History Essay Contest,” Clinton noted. The chapter winner was Melissa Griswold, a 10thgrader at Unionville High School. In her essay, Melissa wrote about Nanyehi, later known as Nancy Ward, a Cherokee who advocated for
peaceful relationships between the Cherokees and Americans. Clinton introduced the students, as well as their family members, teachers and school administrators who were also in attendance via Zoom. She also read a biographical piece about each student. For his or her achievements, each of the chapter winners received a certificate, a medal and a monetary award. DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, volunteer women’s service organization. Any woman age 18 or older is eligible to join DAR if she can prove a lineal descent from a patriot who rendered military, civil or patriotic service during the Revolutionary War. For more information about membership, visit www.dar.org. More information about the Chester County chapter is available at www.ccdar.org.
application at www.lucky dawganimalrescue.com. “Stormie is incredible. She is such a sweet cat, under a year old and was someone’s house cat,” Newton said. Newton’s sister, Mary Bauer, founded LDAR in January of 2018. Newton and Bauer, as well as all of the LDAR volunteers, have dedicated their lives to the rescue of animals in need. Having a success story like Drizzle’s makes all the effort worthwhile. “Having lost so many little
ones that age, I never count on them making it,” Newton shared. “I do whatever I can, but I don’t get my hopes up. (Drizzle) was a fighter from the beginning.” LDAR, a foster-based rescue, is currently seeking financial donations, as well as pet foster families. For more information about the rescue, including how to foster, volunteer or adopt, email LuckyDawgAR@gmail .com, visit www.luckydawg animalrescue.com or search for “Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue” on Facebook.
Drizzle from pg 1 Newton reported that while Stormie still nurses Drizzle occasionally, he has begun to eat more on his own. “None of our kittens leave (for adoption) until they are 8 weeks old and weigh two pounds because we vaccinate them before they leave,” Newton pointed out. “I just got him to start eating some gruel - it’s formula and kitten food together.” To date, Stormie has not been adopted. Those interested in her may fill out an
