'A Child's Journey Through Ellis Island'

Cecilia Jacobs

Blogger's Note: This information was provided by the Mahanatawny Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Pottstown.

Three area  students were recently honored for their outstanding American History essays by the Mahanatawny Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, of Pottstown.  

The theme for the essay was “A Child’s Journey Through Ellis Island” and featured coming to America through the eyes of a child. 

All the essays were interesting and the students journeyed from various areas, including Ireland, Naples, and Rome.

The students honored were Emily Hart, eighth grade, from Pottstown Middle School, Sabrina Neff, eighth grade, from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Education Center, and Cecilia Jacobs, seventh grade, from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Education Center. 

(You can read Cecilia's full essay by clicking here.)

Emily Hart

American History Essay Contest Chairman Barbara Drauschak, introduced the winners and thanked the judges, and made a special announcement that winner, Cecilia Jacobs, was also honored with being the Pennsylvania State winner, as well as the Eastern Division winner of this contest.

Sabrina Neff

She now will move on to national competition and be honored in Washington DC this June at the Continental Congress for being a state winner.

(You can read Emily's full essay by clicking here.)

All the students introduced their families and teachers who were present for the award ceremony and received a pin, certificate, and gift certificate from the Chapter. 

(You can read Sabrina's full essay by clicking here.)

 The award ceremony took place April 9, 2015, at St. James Lutheran Church, in Pottstown.

The Foundations of Citizenship

State Rep. Mark Painter, D-146th Dist., congratulates 

Tyisha Reddick, who was recognized by the DAR.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.

Recently, the Mahanatawny Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized students for their excellence in citizenship. 

Tyisha Reddick, Pottstown High School Class of 2014, was chosen by faculty and peers for excelling in honor, patriotism, civic involvement, responsibility, and loyalty to others.

At a luncheon ceremony, she received certificates of recognition from State Representative Mark Painter along with a framed certificate award and pin from the DAR Chapter. 

Marlene Armato, DAR Officer, said Reddick was singled out for those qualities by a guidance counselor at Pottstown High School.

Reddick is an active member of the National Honor Society, lacrosse team, field hockey team, and peer mediation. 

Reddick was the Salutatorian of the class of 2014. 

 She plans to attend Penn State University this coming year.

“The foundation of a strong country is built upon the quality of leadership that guides the actions of our youth," Armato said. 

"We are proud to recognize student leaders like Miss Reddick who have demonstrated their understanding of their civic responsibilities and play an active role in supporting our community,” she said.