(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recently inducted Rockwall-Heath High School Senior, Leah Hart, as a new member of the chapter. Hart, who will graduate in June, plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in Public Relations. She was inducted by Marilyn Nanney, chapter chaplain. Parliamentarian […]
(ROCKWALL-March 23, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution donated a Texas flag to the Rockwall Public Library on March 20. In the past, DAR has donated American flags to the local library. The objectives of DAR have remained the same in over 100 years of active service to the nation. These […]
(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) Several local students were recently honored with Good Citizenship Awards by the Rockwall Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The awards were presented by Margaret Davidson and Linda Smith during an Awards Presentation Tea at the home of Carolyn Duckworth on March 3. The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in […]
(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held its February 2 meeting at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath. The program was “Cherokee Alliance during the American Revolution” presented by Chief Bear Who Walks Softly. Chief Bear is a member of the Cherokee tribe, and a knowledgeable speaker on […]
(Rockwall) November 5, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 3 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Regent, Peggy Atterberry, introduced guest speaker, Admiral Robert Smith, III. Admiral Smith is a Fate, Texas native who married his hometown sweetheart, Mary Sue […]
(Rockwall) September 5, 2012 – Council proclaims Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 as Constitution Week Rockwall Mayor David Sweet joined with the Rock Wall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to celebrate Constitution Week in September. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started 57 years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. […]
(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Board met June 14 in the home of Regent Peggy Atterberry to discuss the chapter’s service work, community involvement, and upcoming DAR events. The chapter will host a reception for naturalized citizens of Rockwall County at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at […]
The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution installed a new Regent and officers during a ceremony on May 5 at the home of past Regent, Carolyn Duckworth of Heath. The new Regent, Peggy Atterberry, and officers, will lead the chapter for the next two years. Guest speaker and State Corresponding Secretary, Sunny […]
Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a patriotic music program during their April 7, 2012 meeting at the home of Gail Lasky. Lasky, upcoming Vice Regent of the RockWall DAR, and her fellow cohorts of the “Harmony” Singing Group, performed the program, which was followed by an educational history of “The Story […]
The annual Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Awards Presentation was held on Sunday, March 4, in the home of Regent Carolyn Duckworth. Two Rockwall ISD teachers were recognized. Barbara Starling Wood, Ouida Springer Elementary teacher, was recognized for winning the essay contest when she was in the 8th grade in Royse […]