DAR Good Citizens Announced

A panel of local judges selected Katie Maske of Mt.Pulaski to represent the Abraham Lincoln Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in the regional competition. Maske and two other area students have received the 2000 DAR Good Citizen Award. This award is presented annually to a graduating senior who best exhibits the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

Maske is the daughter of Michael and Kathy Maske. The Senior Class President and National Honor Society President is active in Student Council, softball, JETS Design, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club and WYSE Academic Challenge. Katie plans to attend college and double-major in English secondary education and creative writing with aspirations of becoming an English teacher.

Mark Leesman, son of Luther and Mary Leesman of Hartsburg, was chosen as the winner 

 from Hartsburg-Emden High School. Mark is a member of the Student Council, Spanish Club and National Sr. Beta Club. He participates in basketball and baseball and plans to attend college and major in Business Administration. He hopes to someday own a business.

Amy Rohrer is the daughter of James and Deb Rohrer. She has been selected as the Lincoln Community High School winner. Amy’s school activities include student government, class secretary all four years, LCHS Advisory Committee, Spanish Club, Letterwinner, Football and Basketball Cheerleader and Pep Club. Amy plans to pursue a degree in elementary education after graduation.

These students will be recognized at a luncheon in their honor on Saturday, March 11.