Dovre wins DAR essay contest

Autumn Dovre, was judged as this year’s chapter winner of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The program gives a high school senior two hours to write an essay with assistance from any reference materials. The question this year was “How will the essential actions of a good citizen (dependability, service, leadership and patriotism) meet the challenges that America faces in this decade?” Captain Comfort Starr Chapter sends this program to area schools and the school decides on one student to participate. Autumn was given a certificate, a Good Citizen pin and a monetary scholarship from Captain Comfort Starr.