The Lake Minnetonka Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce the deserving winners of its 2022 student competitions. The DAR honors top students with awards that recognize their potential as future leaders through their dedication to student leadership, community service, academic accomplishments, and passion for American history.
Middle School students were invited to compete in the DAR essay competition by composing pieces inspired by the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Wayzata West Middle School student, Rayhan Mohammad, was awarded first place at the Minnesota state level for grade 8. Wayzata Central Middle School student, Anish Kommalapati was awarded first place at the chapter level for grade 6.
These talented student authors explored the history of this Arlington Cemetery monument designed to bring comfort to those who have lost loved ones in war. They researched casualty figures of America’s major conflicts and wrote essays that brought to life the grief experienced by a fallen hero’s family. They each ended their essays with calls for gratitude to those who have given their lives to defend the freedoms America enjoys. Rayhan and Anish were recognized for their accomplishments at recent state and chapter DAR events.
St. Michael-Albertville High School senior, Haley Roth, is the winner of the Lake Minnetonka Chapter DAR Scholarship. Haley plans to attend the University of Minnesota this fall to major in Dental Hygiene and minor in psychology and piano performance, stating that her goal is to “learn how to improve the world around me and help others care for themselves.” This talented student leader received varsity letters for band, choir, and Business Professionals of America, and serves as president of her class church group as well as treasurer of the Children of the American Revolution. Haley is also a third generation DAR member and as a descendant of many patriots and a suffragette, she says she is “so grateful to live in a country that allows women to be educated, speak our minds, vote, and work in any field we choose.”
The Lake Minnetonka Chapter DAR congratulates these students on their well-earned awards.
LtoR: DAR Regent Gigi Hickey, Anish Kommalapati, Rayhan Mohammad & DAR Chair Teresa Anderson
LtoR: DAR Regent Gigi Hickey, Haley Roth &. DAR Chair Teresa Anderson
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