On Nov. 3, 2024, the Michigan Dunes Chapter, NSDAR, held a reception at the Mears United Methodist Church to honor the students who participated in the Good Citizens Essay Contest. The State Good Citizens Chair Tifanni Dash attended the reception as well. The seven schools that participated were Fowler, Greenville, Hart, Kent City, Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern and Shelby. At the reception, each of the students who attended was awarded a Good Citizens lapel pin and a certificate. Two of the students were not in attendance, so their pins and certificates will be mailed to them. The guest speaker at the reception was Miss Ludington Area 2024 Athena Dila. Dila spoke to the students about leadership and community service.
The winner of the contest was Kelsey Copenhaver from Hart High School. Copenhaver received a monetary award from the Michigan Dunes Chapter, and she was asked to read her essay aloud. Her essay has been entered into the State Good Citizens Scholarship Contest. Congratulations are in order for Copenhaver.
Michigan Dunes would like to thank the contacts at the schools who took the time to involve these students in this competition. Organizers believe this is a positive experience for these young people, and they want them to know how proud they are of them. Sincere congratulations are expressed to all who were chosen as the Good Citizen representatives of their schools.
