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TheBlade Swainsboro, GA • February 17, 2021 • ummiEmaniielConntyLive.com DAR announces essay winners Each year, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) annually spon sors the American History Essay Contest for students in grades 5-8. The Gover nor David Emanuel-Ad- am Brinson Chapter, NS DAR, promoted this essay contest to students in all schools in Emanuel Coun ty. The topic for 2020-2021 was the Boston Massacre. March 5, 2020 marked the 250th anniversary of this historic event. The students were required to write their essay from the perspective of some one living in Boston and witnessing the events of March 5. The following students submitted the best essay from their grade at the school-level of competi tion: Eighth grade - Jamie Gunter, David Emanuel Academy (DEA); Hallie Kate Johnson, Emanuel County Institute (ECI); and Ariel Averett, Swainsboro Middle School (SMS). Seventh grade - Addalyn Terwilliger, DEA; Arach- chige Nimna Samadhi Salgado, ECI; and Alexus Le'unna Mercer, SMS. Sixth grade - Tucker Free, DEA; and Lilly DeLe on, ECI. Fifth grade - Aubrey Scott, DEA. Essays of the school win ners were evaluated to de termine a chapter winner as follows: Ariel Averett, eighth grade; Addalyn Terwillig er, seventh grade; Tucker Free, sixth grade; and Au brey Scott, fifth grade. The four chapter win ners received a certificate and $25 check. These essays advanced to district-level competi tion. Scott was the south east district winner. Her essay will be forwarded for state-level competition. "We are thankful for each student who took the time to learn more about the Boston Massacre and write an essay," shared Lynn Torrance, DAR mem ber, who coordinated the local participation. "You are all to be commended." SMS STUDENTS MERCER AND AVERETT WITH LYNN TORRANCE, DAR DEA STUDENTS GUNTER, TERWILLIGER, SCOTT, AND FREE WITH TORRANCE ECI STUDENTS SALGADO, JOHNSON, AND DELEON, WITH TORRANCE oo qo. COLD WEATHER The risks and care you need * to take ELDERLY Tips ©Avoid morningwalks © Layer clothes for better insula tion; cover head, hands and feet ©Go for a high protein diet ©Take medications ontime ©Influenza vaccination could help cut viral infections ©Consulta doctorfor unusual cough or breathing difficulties ^ Swainsboro 478.237.7022 • Fax 478.237.7644 856 Hwy 1 South, Swainsboro • www.pruitthealth.com Committed to Carina UHS$PRUITT J CORPORATION DOWNTOWN SWAINSBORO MAY 7TII DOWNTOWN SWAINSBORO • MAY 8TH XTBEME TEAM BASKETBALL DUNK TEAM $ Pine Tree Festival 8. Southeast Timber £xpo facebook.com/pinetreefestivalga AILSO FEATURING 1UIETT BLOUNT, SAM’S DRIVE-IN BAND AND THE GOSPEL STAGE HHVTHM&PlNfS ♦♦ Medallions
