American History Essay Contest
The American History Committee was created to promote American history by honoring significant historical people, places, dates, and events. Each year the committee sponsors an essay contest for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Winners from all the schools are recognized at a special chapter meeting in March.  An overall winner is chosen from each grade level, and these winners move to state-level competition.

2009 DAR History Essay Winner Award 

State and South Central Division 8th grade History Essay Winner.  She is a student at Flour Bluff School and is pictured here with her mother and a proclamation from Texas Governor Rick Perry.

     DAR Good Citizens
     The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest  is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools which are in good standing with their state boards of education.

Each year the chapter recognizes DAR Good Citizens chosen from all area high schools that participate. The winner is honored at a special chapter meeting where they are presented with a Good Citizen pin, a wallet card and a $500 scholarship.

Christopher Columbus Essay Contest
Since 1996, the NSDAR has joined with the National Italian American Foundation to sponsor an annual national essay contest on Christopher Columbus.  The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in public, private, or parochial schools, or those who are home schooled.  

Winners from all the schools are recognized at a special chapter meeting in March.  An overall winner is chosen from each grade level, and these winners move to state-level competition.