The Gallatin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Presidents Tea on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the fellowship hall of Gallatin First Baptist Church. The Gallatin Chapter was celebrating its 76th annual President’s Tea.
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Regent Beverly Ward welcomed the Good Citizens, American History Essay winners, special award winners, teachers, principals, counselors, parents, grandparents and Gallatin Chapter members.
The invocation was given by Chapter Chaplain Lucille Bruce, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner.
Nancy Terry, Chapter Chairman of American History Essay, presented the winners. They each read their essay and were then presented a certificate, bronze medal, gifts and a monetary award.
The winners were: Kayla Jincks, eighth grader at North Daviess; Chad Robertson, seventh grader at Gallatin R-5; and Kirbie Crouse, sixth grader at Gallatin R-5.
Mrs. Mary Lee Ellis, Chapter Chairman for Good Citizens presented the winners. All five schools in the county participated. Each winner was introduced and they told of their future plans. Each one was presented the Good Citizen pin, certificate, gift and a monetary award. Mrs. Ellis congratulated each on their achievements throughout their school years.
The winning seniors were: Brianna Weber, North Daviess R-3; Jeffrey Parton, Pattonsburg R-2; Weston Souders, Tri-County R-7; Truman Edwards, Winston R-6; and Kathryn Everly, Gallatin R-5.
Mrs. Fallis Froman presented the special awards. The Gallatin Chapter honored Mr. Gene Edwards for his accomplishments as music instructor at Gallatin R-5. Two special awards were given by the Chapter. The “Mary Grace Weldon Award,” given to an outstanding Gallatin R-5 junior high music student, was presented to Chad Robertson. The Opal Richardson award was presented to Kirbie Crouse. They received monetary awards, certificates and a gift.
The Gallatin Chapter DAR was so pleased with the wonderful group who participated in this event. They, as an organization, perpetuate education and are so happy to see the results in these fine students. They so ably represent their schools and family.
All were invited to have refreshments, served from a beautifully appointed patriotic tea table.