By: Meghan Edwards
Seniors selected Tessa Hoffmann to be the 2026 Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizen and Ethan Brinkmann to be the 2026 Sons of the American Revolution Good
Citizen.
Teachers nominated several seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service,
leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Their classmates then voted
to select the recipients of the awards.
“I am honored that my teachers and classmates can see the dedication I put into
school,”Hoffmann said, “I am very grateful that I am seen as someone deserving of this award.”
According to the national DAR website, chosen students are invited to participate in the
scholarship portion of the program. They can submit a personal statement and an essay if they
wish to participate in the scholarship portion of the program.
“This achievement will benefit them academically because they can add this award to
their college applications and scholarship applications,” school counselor Tammy Branon said.
Hoffmann and Brinkmann will both receive award certificates and be recognized at
Honor’s Night in May for their achievements.