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Students receive awards

FALLBROOK – The Monserate Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented awards to essay contest winners at the Fallbrook STEM Academy at their Leadership Rally Thursday, Feb. 28.

Monserate Chapter's Schools Chairman Sarah Schiller designed a contest for first-graders in recognition of Presidents Day. Students wrote an essay on "If I were president..." Thee first-grade students presented thoughtful comments, Schiller said, stating that they want to take care of the homeless, provide jobs for everyone, help veterans, improve medical care and help everyone become more thoughtful and kind by using "The 7 Habits of Happy Kids."

Kenneth Mose received a blue ribbon for the first-place award and a framed copy of his essay. Lorelei Voss received a red ribbon for the second-place award, and Josue Espinoza received a white ribbon for the third-place award. All three students are from Dee Jarvis's first-grade class.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. The Monserate Chapter was founded in 1972.

Submitted by Daughter of the American Revolution's Monserate Chapter.

 

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