Daughters of the American Revolution, Tomoka Chapter, held their annual Student Award Program Friday, January 31 at Cooper Memorial Library. Tomoka Chapter Regent, Beverly Oyler, welcomed school administrators, teachers, students, family members, special guests and DAR members to the ceremonies.

Susan DeHart, chairman of the Outstanding American History Student Awards committee, introduced each student and their history teacher presented an overview of the student’s love for American History.

Congratulations Julia Caseli, Montverde Academy; Sophie Davis, East Ridge High School; Katrina Sultan, Lake Minneola High School; Kylie Hovater, South Lake High School.


Myra Bushnell, chairman of the Good Citizens Committee, introduced each student with their individual counselor. These students have displayed Good Citizen characteristics in their schools and community.

Good Citizens Award-winning students are Ava Eisner, Montverde Academy; Matthew Alleyne, Lake Minneola High School; Alanis Vivas-Torres, East Ridge High School. Matthew read his essay to all present at the ceremony.  His essay will be submitted to the DAR State competition.

Congratulation!