Braves Patrol at Centralhatchee Elementary receives award from DAR

CES Braves Patrol members (L-R): Madison Gladney, Kassi Hannah, Luke Miller, Ashley Ray, Abby Rowland, Emma Shelnutt, Karsen Whitmer, and Ciera Walker. Not pictured are Coleton Annas, Alexis Cash, Lera Craven, Hunter Eidson, Cassidy Prince, and Hannah Redding (Photo: Pamela Lyle)

(Franklin, GA) — Members of the Braves Patrol at Centralhatchee Elementary School were recognized at their recent Awards Program held Monday, May 20, 2019.

The Braves Patrol are students selected by the faculty and one of their many duties is to care for the school flag.

Patrol members raise the flag each morning, lower it at the end of the school day, and keep watch during the day for inclement weather.

Members of the James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR, presented the students with a Flag of the USA Certificate signed by their President General in Washington, DC, and an American flag pin to thank them for their service.

On hand for this presentation was Jane Barker, Chairman, Flag of the USA Committee and Honorary Chapter Regent; Pamela Lyle, Chapter Regent; and Julia Saint, Chapter Registrar and DAR Schools Chairman.

The Flag of the USA Committee for the DAR was formed in 1909 to promote patriotic feeling and respect for our flag.

The student’s certificates and pins express the DAR’s sincere thanks as the children learn the proper meaning, observe the proper use, and honor our Flag.

Please contact your Heard County chapter at jamesstewartchapterdar@gmail.com with any questions regarding this and our other programs.

The Flag of the USA is only one of many committees that combine our nation’s history and education to benefit the youth of our county.

You may also call (770) 856-3354 to chat with a chapter representative for more information on how you can help shape the youth of today into leaders for our future.