THREE ADVANCE IN CONTEST

Three students have advanced to the state level in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Nancy Hunter Chapter, National History Month essay contest.

Students were asked to write an essay about a woman involved in the American Revolution.

Timothy Sadler, a seventh-grade student at L.J. Schultz School, wrote about Abigail Adams.

Danielle Hill, a sixth-grade student at Washington Elementary School, wrote about Molly Pitcher.

And Julia Wehner, an eighth-grader at St. Mary Cathedral School, wrote about Deborah Sampson.

Four silver awards will be given at the state level. And four gold awards will be given at the national level.

The essay contest is the local DAR chapter's annual event marking National History Month, said Aleen Mantooth, chairman of the event.