The Liberty Bell Chapter (Allentown) of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual awards ceremony April 18 in the family center of Jordan Lutheran Church, Orefield. Local high school seniors, including a Whitehall High School student, were presented with DAR Good Citizen awards, cadets participating in local military programs were awarded DAR Cadet medals, and middle school students who won the American history essay contest were recognized.
The Good Citizen Committee began in 1934 as the DAR Good Citizen Pilgrimage. The awards were only presented to senior girls from four-year high schools.
The present day DAR Good Citizen committee was created in 1952. The purpose of the committee is to recognize and reward male and female high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The recipient must demonstrate the qualities of a good citizen in his or her home, school and community environment…