De Anza Regent, Laurel Lemarié, moderator of the Awards Ceremony

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 essays. Senator Mark Wyland issued certificates of recognition for the first place chapter winners, the winning teachers, and schools. Chapter winners Rachel Gibilisco, 7th grade at Nativity School in Rancho Santa Fe, and Irena DeZazzo, 8th grade at Rhoades School in Encinitas, also won at the District XIV level.  The San Diego Chapter of SAR provided the Color Guard dressed in colonial uniform.  A colonial tea for all attendees was held following the ceremony.

Submitted by: Katharine Dixon