Mary Tyler Chapter, NSDAR
Tyler, Texas

American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contests

The American History Committee was created to promote American history by honoring significant historical people, places, dates, and events. Each year the Mary Tyler Chapter sponsors an essay contest for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Winners from each grade level are recognized at the George Washington Student Awards Tea in February, and these winners move to state-level competition. The Mary Tyler Chapter also sponsors the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest for high school students.

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, who are in good standing with their state boards of education. Each year, the Mary Tyler Chapter honors DAR Good Citizens chosen from area high schools at the George Washington Student Awards Tea in February. Each Good Citizen is presented an award or scholarship. One Good Citizen is selected as the grand prize scholarship recipient.

ROTC

Every year the Mary Tyler Chapter honors outstanding ROTC students with scholarships and medals.

Children of the American Revolution

The Children of the American Revolution provides patriotic education and leadership training opportunities to our descendants. The Mary Tyler Chapter sponsors the Captain Samuel Mosby Society, Children of the American Revolution.