Local Homeschool Student Wins DAR American History Essay Contest

Pictured (back row, left to right): Susan Wellborn, DAR member; Alicia Dallas; Webb Franklin, a neighbor of Isaac and husband of DAR member Gage Franklin; and (front) Isaac Dallas.

The Chakchiuma Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution proudly presented a certificate and medal to Isaac Dallas, a local homeschooled fifth grader, for his winning entry in the national DAR American History Essay Contest.

Dallas and his mother, Alicia Dallas, were honored guests at the chapter's November meeting held at the Greenwood Country Club. Susan Wellborn presented the award on behalf of the chapter, recognizing the young scholar's achievement in the annual contest, which is open to students in grades 5 through 12 nationwide.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the essay contest each year to encourage young people to explore and reflect on significant topics and individuals in American history.

Isaac's winning essay has now been advanced to the state-level competition, where it will be judged against entries from DAR chapters across Mississippi.

The Chakchiuma Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism in the Greenwood community. For more information about the chapter, youth programs, or upcoming America 250 events, visit ChakchiumaDAR.org.