DAR Wooster-Wayne Chapter honors teacher and students with awards
WOOSTER − The Wooster-Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recently held its award ceremony at Parkview Christian Church. An Outstanding Teacher of American History and DAR Good Citizens from area high schools were recognized. Honorees were invited to receive their awards in person, their families and school personnel also were welcomed.
Kimberly Huffman was chosen as the 2022-2023 Outstanding Teacher of American History. Since 2000, she has been instructing American government, personal finance and political science at the Wayne County Schools Career Center. She is the school’s student leadership adviser and coordinator for Constitution Day and Veterans Day. She also serves as an adjunct professor, teaching political science at Stark State College.
Huffman has received many awards and recognitions, including the James Madison Memorial Fellowship, which paid for her graduate program and required a concentration on the U.S. Constitution. Most recently, Huffman received the National Council of Social Studies 2022 Secondary Teacher of the Year Award and the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award (2023).
Huffman serves on the National Constitution Center Teacher Advisory Council, iCivics Network Team and the National Council of Social Studies Board of Governors. She recently was appointed as a National Constitution Center Curriculum Fellow.
The DAR provides each high school the opportunity to recognize one of their graduating seniors as a DAR Good Citizen. They must demonstrate the qualities of good citizenship, which are dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
The individuals are members of the National Honor Society, involved in their church and community and participate in extracurricular activities at school. Most have earned college credits and have part-time jobs. Once chosen by the school, the students have the option to compete for a scholarship by submitting additional paperwork and completing an essay.
The chapter’s DAR Good Citizen scholarship winner is Kendrick Wilson, a senior at Hiland High School in Berlin. He is the son of Jon and Lynne Wilson. He is enrolled in Kent State University’s biology program, which is part of the pre-med track. Upon completion, he plans to enroll in medical school. His goal is to practice medicine in underserved rural areas, while also inspiring future generations of students to serve others through the medical profession.
The DAR Good Citizens from other schools are:
Isabelle Hostetler, a senior at Waynedale High School in Apple Creek. She is the daughter of Jake and Brenda Hostetler. She will attend the University of Akron for nursing. Her goal is to become a nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Kirsten Swain, a senior at the Wayne County Schools Career Center in the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine program. She is the daughter of Ed and Shannon Swain and Triway is her home school. She plans to attend college with the goal of obtaining a position with a professional team in the NBA, NFL or a collegiate team.
Drew Tottenis, senior at Orrville High School. She is the daughter of James and Jaime Totten. She plans to attend Ohio University, majoring in accounting and business analytics. She would like to work in a private accounting firm or as a business analyst in a larger city.
Paige Walter, a senior at Northwestern High School. She is the daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Walter. She plans to attend The Ohio State University, pursuing a major in Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability. Her goal is to become an environmental economist.
Nathan Zuercher, a senior at Kingsway Christian School in Orrville. He is the son of Marvin and Glenda Zuercher and lives in the Smithville school district. He plans to play college football and pursue a degree in business. While he is unsure of what the future holds for him, he is excited about where God will lead him.
For more information on the DAR or the Wooster-Wayne Chapter, contact Robbin Christman at woowaydar@gmail.com.
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