VERGENNES — Kylie Comeau of Vergennes Union High School received the Good Citizen Award from the Seth Warner – Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR at its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, March 9. Comeau received a certificate, lapel pin, and $25. As well as the Eleanor Pratt Memorial Scholarship of $250, awarded to the chapter’s Good Citizen each year.
Two students who entered the American History Essay Contest, sponsored by the chapter, also received awards. Michael Davis of VUHS received first place for his essay, “Comparing Ship Technology: The Ships Columbus Used Versus Ships of Today.” His essay was also the second place entry statewide. Abi Shaffer, an 8th grader at Mt. Abraham Union Middle School, was awarded first place for her essay, “The Women’s Suffrage Campaign.” Abi’s essay also took first place in the state essay contest and was forwarded for competing at the divisional level.