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UHS senior is finalist for citizenship scholarship
Senior Lindsay Spagnuolo is first local student in 50 years to advance to state level in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship program.
High School senior Lindsay Spagnuolo was recently recognized as a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship finalist.
The DAR Good Citizens program is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship, reflecting the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
After being nominated by her school, Spagnuolo completed a timed essay as a requirement of the contest. This year's topic, "Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It," asked students to describe the freedoms and responsibilities of a good citizen.
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After winning The General Josiah Harmer Chapter's award, her essay was sent to the state competition, and Spagnuolo was chosen as one of 10 state finalists.
According to Agnes Owens of the DAR scholarship committee, Spagnuolo is the first student from the local area to advance to the state level in more than 50 years.
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Spagnuolo will attend a formal presentation on March 27 in Lansing, where she will receive a certificate, as well as a monetary award.
