Westmoreland Jr./Sr. High School senior, Clare Calogero, was recently honored by the Fort Stanwix Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Calogero received the DAR Good Citizenship Award. 
The award was given to Calogero for her first place finish in an essay contest organized by the DAR Fort Stanwix Chapter. The contest asked area students to write an essay about our American heritage and our responsibility for preserving it. More specifically, students had to explain how the combined actions of so many good citizens keep our nation moving forward.
For her first place finish, Calogero received a cash prize, certificate and pin.
DAR is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. Approximately 930,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded more than 125 years ago. Daughters are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation.
Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join DAR.
To learn more about DAR and the Fort Stanwix Chapter, click here.
Congratulations, Clare!
Pictured from left to right: Regent Jennifer Evans; Clare Calogero; Samantha DeFabio, third place; and Carol Berger, award chair. Not pictured: Arayla Garcia, second place.