Sophie’s essay and application now moves on to the state level.

 

The DAR Good Citizen Program is a unique event as students are given a topic on the spot and are required to write a timed essay with no additional resources. All six high schools in our area (Bayshore Christian School, Bayside Academy, Daphne High School, Fairhope High School, St. Michael Catholic School, and Spanish Fort High School) choose one senior who best represents the quality of a good citizen to participate in the Good Citizen Program.

 

Sophie was selected by Bayside’s faculty members as a finalist for the school nomination, and she was then chosen as Bayside’s school winner based on a vote from her fellow students. She completed an in-depth application consisting of a resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay that had to be completed in only two hours.

 

Sophie attended the Ecor Rouge DAR chapter’s luncheon on Thursday, January 8, where she was announced as the chapter winner. After being announced as the winner, she read her essay to the audience. Sophie’s parents, Kelly and Joseph Weller, were also guests in attendance at the program.