Twenty-first Star Chapter DAR Recognizes Outstanding American History Scholars and Good Citizens

At its American History Luncheon, the Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was pleased to honor students of Maine East, Maine South, Maine West, Niles North and Niles West High Schools as their “Outstanding American History Scholars” and “DAR Good Citizens.”

As juniors last May, up to fifteen students at each high school were selected for their outstanding work in American History. From this group, each school announced the top student. To receive the American History Scholar Award these students needed to demonstrate: Leadership, Service, Dependability, Patriotism and be selected by the Social Studies department for high achievement in History.

Each winner was introduced by DAR Twenty-first Star Chapter Historian Nancy Meyer and presented with a special medal and gifts by DAR Twenty-first Star Chapter Regent Sheila Aszling.

American History Scholar Awards went to:

Terrin Jose, Maine East

Nicole Hassman, Maine South

Atra Oshana, Maine West

Nathan Selinger, Niles North

Sarah Chamness, Niles West

Five students from the Maine and Niles Townships High Schools received the DAR Good Citizen Award. To receive this award, the students needed to demonstrate leadership, service, dependability and patriotism and be recognized by their teachers and members of the senior class for these accomplishments.

Each winner was introduced by DAR Twenty-first Star Chapter Good Citizens Director Pat Gould and presented with a pin and gifts by DAR Twenty-first Star Chapter Regent Sheila Aszling.

DAR Good Citizens are:

Alexandra Plezia, Maine East

Megan Considine, Maine South

Anna Holubecki, Maine West

Maggi Kreisheh, Niles North

Jessie Amgalanjargal, Niles West

Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal decent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. The DAR recognizes "Patriots: as not only soldiers but also anyone who contributed to the cause of American freedom." If interested in learning more about the Daughters of the American Revolution or attending one of our meetings, please contact Dorothy Wilson at (847) 328-6946 for further details.