Five FCPS students earned state-level ribbons in the 2017 Junior American Citizens Contest, which was sponsored locally by the Bryan Station Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The theme for their art and writing entries was “Our National Parks: 100 Years of Service to America.”
Sixth-graders from Lexington Traditional Magnet School:
- Emily Martinez, first place, stamp design;
- Lucius Jackson, third place, stamp design.
Eighth-graders from Edythe Hayes Middle School:
- Lana Newkirk, second place, stamp design;
- Alex Herman, second place, poster;
- Wesley Davis, second place, short story.
As a first-place winner, Emily was also recognized April 1 during the Kentucky DAR’s annual conference in Lexington.
The citizens contest, which is open to grades K-12, has several categories (by grade) including poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner, short story, and poetry. DAR also supports the American History Essay Contest (grades 5-8) and the Christopher Columbus Contest (grades 10-12). Students first compete at the DAR chapter level, with winners advancing to state competition. First-place state winners next enter the regional contest, and those winners then advance for national judging. For questions, please contact the DAR’s Donna Durbin.