Category Archives: American History

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American History and Christopher Columbus

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Martin Severance Chapter recently held its Annual Awards Breakfast honoring middle school students who thought creatively about our nations’ great history. This year’s topic was “Forgotten Patriots who supported the American struggle for Independence.” Essays were written and a review … Continue reading

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Jose Maria Amador Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

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Jose Maria Amador Chapter held its student awards event at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 9, at the Pleasant View Church of Christ, Pleasanton. American History Essay Contest chairmen Phyllis Houghton, Judy Herrera, and Nancy Villarreal named the three first-place winners:  … Continue reading

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CSSDAR Presents First DAR History Award Medal to a Presidential Library

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The DAR History Award Medal, presented by State Regent Debra Jamison and State Historian Adele Lancaster to Sandy Quinn, President of the Richard Nixon Foundation, honored the Foundation for its work to contribute to the greater understanding of American history … Continue reading

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De Anza Chapter Holds Award Ceremony and Colonial Tea

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On February 2, the De Anza Chapter hosted an award ceremony and colonial tea for winners of this year’s essay contest at the Church of the Nativity, in Rancho Santa Fe. Students from four schools, fifth through eighth grade, submitted … Continue reading

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El Palo Alto DAR Historical Essay Winners

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El Palo Alto Chapter honored the Challenger School Historical Essay winners at Ming’s Restaurant in Palo Alto on February 18, 2013. Grade 5 was represented by Rachel Abellera, Akhita Ramgiri from the 6th grade, Theemeshni Govender, from the 8th grade. … Continue reading

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Outstanding Teacher Honored

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Teresa Gerent, an American History teacher at Mission Vista High School in Oceanside, CA, was the nominee of the Santa Margarita Chapter for DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History. Teresa always wanted to be a teacher but reports that  she … Continue reading

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Outstanding Teacher of American History and Essay Winners

The Antelope Valley chapter has named Sacred Heart School’s Mrs. Brummer as their Outstanding Teacher of American History. In addition, four of Mrs. Brummer’s students have won an essay contest sponsored by the NSDAR. Two of those students-sixth grader Mmeli … Continue reading

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Redwood Forest Chapter History Essay Winners

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Redwood Forest Chapter recently announced the American History Contest winners for 2013. Participation for the contest doubled this year, and with so many excellent entries it was hard to choose the best of the bunch! It was a joyous occasion … Continue reading

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Josefa Higuera Livermore Presents American History Awards

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On February 2, 2013, the members of the Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter were privileged to welcome to their annual awards ceremony the winners and their families for the American History Essay Contest.  Chapter Chairman Kim Salch was unable to attend … Continue reading

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Point Vicente Presents American History and Christopher Columbus Awards

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On January 21, 2013, at the Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills Estates, Point Vicente members welcomed over 60 students, parents, teachers, and guests to the annual awards ceremony for the American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contests. Lee Wolfe, … Continue reading

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DAR History Award Medal Presentation

State Historian Adele Lancaster is pleased to announce that State Regent Debra Jamison will be presenting the DAR History Award Medal to The Richard Nixon Foundation on Friday, February 15, 2013, during a ceremony to open the Richard Nixon Centennial … Continue reading

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Trees Salute Washington

Local Riverside historian, author, and Press-Enterprise columnist, Steve Lech, wrote about California’s bicentennial celebration in Riverside for George Washington’s birthday, on February 22, 1932.  On that day, local groups including the Aurantia Chapter of the DAR, planted trees in the … Continue reading

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American History Essay Contest

I am pleased and honored to serve as Chairman of the American History Committee during the Jamison Administration. The American History Committee promotes American history year-round by remembering historically significant people, dates and places.  We encourage chapters to honor women … Continue reading

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American History Christopher Columbus Essay Contest

I am excited and honored to serve my first position in the California State Society as Vice Chairman, American History Committee, under the Jamison Administration and I look forward to receiving the winning essays in the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest … Continue reading

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Chauilla Student Awards Tea

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Cahuilla Chapter in Palm Springs held its annual Student Awards Tea honoring winners of the American History and DAR Good Citizens Essay Contests. Two JROTC cadets were honored from local high schools along with other students who were recognized for … Continue reading

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