Students win DAR Good Citizen, American History Essay contests

Members of the Rebecca Dewey Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized six high school senior students who qualified for the DAR Good Citizen award program and a middle school student who qualified for the DAR American History Essay Contest.

These students were nominated by their respective school counselors and teachers. The students selected for the Good

Citizen awards included Robert Hartz, Brandywine; Elise Schmaltz, Bridgman; Isabell Bryans, Buchanan; Camille Czech, New Buffalo; Anna Johnson, Niles and Elizabeth Lumley, River Valley. Bryans was the overall winner for her essay and advanced to the State DAR competition. Each of the students was awarded cash, a certificate, a pin and cords to wear at graduation.

Jiwoo Noh of Berrien Springs was the Rebecca Dewey Chapter American History Essay Contest winner, which earnied him a $100 award from the

FILM GROUP TO SCREEN ‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’

Harbor Country Film Group leader Eve Moran has chosen “Singin’ in the Rain,” a 1952 romantic musical comedy, for its April 24 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the New Buffalo Township Library.

“This is music and romance and dancing, all set around a clever story about a fictional film studio’s difficult and wildly amusing transition from silent movies to the talkies,” Moran said. “Warm, smart, funny and energizing, this film will shower us with pure joy.”

Chapter. His outstanding essay on George Washington was submitted to the State DAR competition.

State Rep. Brad Paquette attended with a Declaration of Tribute signed by himself, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. Each of the six students will receive their personal tribute in the mail. Rebecca Dewey Chapter members wish all students much success in their future endeavors. — STAFF REPORTS

The film, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, is among the most critically regarded. “Singin’ in the Rain” placed fifth on the American Film Institute’s 10th anniversary list of 100 great films and was voted the 10th greatest film of all time by critics in the 2022 Sight & Sound poll. Moran will introduce the film, screen it and lead a discussion afterwards. All are welcome at the meeting, and there is no charge to attend. Free popcorn will be served. The Harbor Country Film Group is sponsored by the Friends of the New Buffalo Library. The library is located at 33 N. Thompson Street in downtown New Buffalo. — STAFF REPORTS