On Saturday May 4th 2024 in Granville Ohio, the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution held their Youth Awards program, as part of the 135th annual OHSSAR meeting.
Granville Inn in Granville Ohio, host to the 135th anniversary OHSSAR annual meeting
This event was to recognize excellence within our Youth Education programs.
The overall Youth Awards Program flyer is attached which recognizes all the award winners across the great state of Ohio:
In the five contest categories, the Cincinnati Chapter of the SAR had three first place finalists as well as two second places. This demonstrates the persistent dedication of the Cincinnati Chapter’s Youth Award efforts.
Elizabeth Stewart with her family – 1st place Cincinnati and 1st place Ohio – Poster Contest winner – OHSSAR Historian George Stewart proudly poses with the family
This effort is led by Youth Award Chairman Robert (Bob) Bowers and Dr. Ed Bonniwell. There are plenty of other active participants in the Cincinnati effort which are responsible for the success of these efforts. We commend all of them on a very successful Youth Education effort.
Varun Ashkok – 1st place Cincinnati and 1st place Ohio – Brochure Contest
Cadet CMSgt Abigail Weber – 1st place Cincinnati and 1st place Ohio – Enhanced JROTC winner
The distinct contests are listed below with the ranking of the Cincinnati contestants:
Poster Contest – Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest
- 1st Place – Elizabeth Stewart – Cincinnati Chapter
Brochure Contest – Sgt Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Costest
- 1st Place – Varun Ashok – Cincinnati Chapter
JROTC Contest – Enhanced JROTC Recognition Program
- 1st Place – Cadet CMSgt Abigail Weber – Cincinnati Chapter
Eagle Scout Award – Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award
- 2nd Place – Jack Gerber – Cincinnati Chapter
Essay Contest – George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
- 2nd Place – Sean McManus – Cincinnati Chapter
If you would like to learn more about the Youth Education programs within SAR, please reach out to any Cincinnati SAR leadership.
A link to learn more is below:
Congratulations to all the Youth Education contestants! Also thanks to the SAR participants who coordinated the mentoring, collecting, evaluating, attending area schools to encourage participation and address questions among students, teachers, administrators and parents.
Another remarkable year with many motivated participants and sponsors.
Looking forward to next year.
Youth Education Program Chairman – Robert Bowers
