Nine different students from throughout Folsom and El Dorado Hills were recently honored by the Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Folsom.
Nominated by teachers from five schools near the conclusion of the school year, the honored students ranged from fifth grade to 11th and were presented with medals for their achievements.
“DAR believes the education of youth about American citizenship is of the highest importance. The Youth Citizenship Medal was established for young adults who demonstrate the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism,” reads a statement from DAR.
The local students who were honored are as follows:
Hogan Neilon, sixth grade, Golden Hills School, El Dorado Hills;
Hrehan Singh, fifth grade, Theodore Judah Elementary School, Folsom;
Luke Snyder, sixth grade, Marina Village Middle School, El Dorado Hills;
Hayden Chua, eighth grade, Marina Village Middle School, El Dorado Hills;
Madison Storment, seventh grade, John Adams Academy, El Dorado Hills;
Jedeiah Gregg, eighth grade, John Adams Academy, El Dorado Hills;
Lincoln Sandry, ninth grade, John Adams Academy, El Dorado Hills;
Zoey Ames, 10th grade, John Adams Academy, El Dorado Hills;
Ethan Callery, 11th grade, John Adams Academy, El Dorado Hills.
You can learn about the Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter of DAR and honoring and preserving the legacy of potential revolutionary ancestors in your family, promoting historic preservation, education and patriotic endeavors and more by emailing the organization at: charlotteparkhurstdar@gmail.com or visit folsom.californiadar.org.