2019 February - Members Meeting
Our 2nd Place Chapter Essay Winner, Rachael Sheppard. Certificate and $100 check
Presented by Chapter President Clyde Johnson
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Our 1 st Place Chapter Essay Winner with Certificate and $200 check presentation by
Chapter President.
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Our LR Charlie Day (Essay Chaiman) Caleb Sheppard, 1 st place winner and Chapter
President Clyde Johnson
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Chapter 2nd VP "Ric" Howard, Chapter Eagle Winner -Lathan D Dixon and Charlie Day
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Eagle. Lathan D Dixon placed 2 nd. at the State Level and and was presented with a
Check for $500. by immediate past State President Robert Folk.
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Eagle Scout Award - Latham Dixon and family
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Norm Freyer. Essay Judge, explaining some of the finer points of Judging the Knight Essay Contest
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Withlacoochee Chapter SAR Recognizes Youth Program Award Winners
During the February general meeting of the Withlacoochee Chapter of the SAR, youth winners of two of the SAR sponsored youth programs were announced.
Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
The winner of the Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest at the Chapter level was Lathan D. Dixon, the son of Dravin and Linda Dixon of Brooksville. He received the first-place award of the Eagle Scout Medal and certificate, and a cash award of $200. His entry then proceeded to the Florida State Society (FLSSAR) level of judging where his entry placed second. He was presented with a $500 cash award and certificate. In addition, The Florida State Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ladies Auxiliary, in recognition of Lathan's Second Place Award at the State level, presented him with a certificate and cash award of $100. During the nine years that Eagle Scout Dixon has been a member of the BSA, he has earned 58 Merit Badges. In addition to his scouting activities, his list of interests include community activities, scholastic, leadership, and. religious activities. He was home-schooled and participated in home-school co-ops to gain important social skills. In his last two years of high school he dual-enrolled in Pasco-Hernando State College earning 61 college credits and an Associate’s degree. Eagle Scout Dixon is currently a freshman at the University of Florida. Pictured from left to right are Eagle Contest Chairman Charles Day, Dravin Dixon, Linda Dixon, Eagle Scout Lathan Dixon, SAR Chapter President, Clyde Johnson and FLSSAR Past President Robert Folk, Sr.
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
To participate, Students must submit an original 800 to 1200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student essay is judged on historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, spelling and documentation. The first-place winner at the Withlacoochee SAR chapter level was Caleb S. Sheppard, son of Troy and Sarah Sheppard of Inverness. Caleb is home-schooled at the 12th grade level. Upon graduation, and choosing a college or university, he favors gaining a law degree. The topic of his essay was: “The Right to Bear Arms. The History and Meaning of the Second Amendment”. Caleb received the first-place cash award of $200 and recognition certificate. Caleb’s essay now proceeds to the Florida SAR Society level of judging. The second-place winner of the essay contest was Rachel E. Sheppard, sister of Caleb. Rachel is home-schooled at the 11th grade level. The topic of her essay was, “Benedict Arnold: Hero at Saratoga, Traitor at West Point”. Rachel received the second-place cash award of $100 and recognition certificate. Pictured from left to right front are Essay Contest Chairman Charles Day, Sarah Sheppard, Caleb Sheppard, Rachel Sheppard, and Troy Sheppard; in the rear–center is Chapter President Clyde Johnson.
During the February general meeting of the Withlacoochee Chapter of the SAR, youth winners of two of the SAR sponsored youth programs were announced.
Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
The winner of the Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest at the Chapter level was Lathan D. Dixon, the son of Dravin and Linda Dixon of Brooksville. He received the first-place award of the Eagle Scout Medal and certificate, and a cash award of $200. His entry then proceeded to the Florida State Society (FLSSAR) level of judging where his entry placed second. He was presented with a $500 cash award and certificate. In addition, The Florida State Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ladies Auxiliary, in recognition of Lathan's Second Place Award at the State level, presented him with a certificate and cash award of $100. During the nine years that Eagle Scout Dixon has been a member of the BSA, he has earned 58 Merit Badges. In addition to his scouting activities, his list of interests include community activities, scholastic, leadership, and. religious activities. He was home-schooled and participated in home-school co-ops to gain important social skills. In his last two years of high school he dual-enrolled in Pasco-Hernando State College earning 61 college credits and an Associate’s degree. Eagle Scout Dixon is currently a freshman at the University of Florida. Pictured from left to right are Eagle Contest Chairman Charles Day, Dravin Dixon, Linda Dixon, Eagle Scout Lathan Dixon, SAR Chapter President, Clyde Johnson and FLSSAR Past President Robert Folk, Sr.
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
To participate, Students must submit an original 800 to 1200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student essay is judged on historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, spelling and documentation. The first-place winner at the Withlacoochee SAR chapter level was Caleb S. Sheppard, son of Troy and Sarah Sheppard of Inverness. Caleb is home-schooled at the 12th grade level. Upon graduation, and choosing a college or university, he favors gaining a law degree. The topic of his essay was: “The Right to Bear Arms. The History and Meaning of the Second Amendment”. Caleb received the first-place cash award of $200 and recognition certificate. Caleb’s essay now proceeds to the Florida SAR Society level of judging. The second-place winner of the essay contest was Rachel E. Sheppard, sister of Caleb. Rachel is home-schooled at the 11th grade level. The topic of her essay was, “Benedict Arnold: Hero at Saratoga, Traitor at West Point”. Rachel received the second-place cash award of $100 and recognition certificate. Pictured from left to right front are Essay Contest Chairman Charles Day, Sarah Sheppard, Caleb Sheppard, Rachel Sheppard, and Troy Sheppard; in the rear–center is Chapter President Clyde Johnson.
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