Recently, Eva Brown, a senior at Coeur d'Alene High School won the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizen Essay Contest, earning a $300 check.
Eva was nominated by her school counselors for the DAR Good Citizen award for her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
After being nominated, she then had to write an essay to complete the application process. The main subject of her essay was on how service is an essential attribute of a good citizen that fosters a strong sense of community and strengthens American identity.
“It’s surreal,” Eva said. “I was not expecting it. That I had the opportunity to do this and actually won was amazing. I love my country so much, and I love just being able to help people. It makes my heart happy."
DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer organization whose members' ancestors fought in the American Revolution. DAR's main missions are historic preservation, patriotism and education, with a dedication to help preserve freedoms and promote an appreciation of American history, especially among young people. (Photo courtesy of the CDA Press)