Constitution Celebration September 17, 2017  —

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, the Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, was commemorated at the Pine Hill Church of the Nazarene, 5175 White Oak Road, McEwen, TN, as DOARP Vice President Maurice Kellogg addressed the congregation.  

Portraying Patriot George Buchanan, he spoke about   spending four full months at the State House in Philadelphia and how a wonderful document had been just put together and how he just had a long hard ride to deliver the news.  The document about which he spoke was the newly created Constitution of the United States of America.  No longer were they a disparate 13 colonies, but now they were officially becoming a Nation, the United States of America.  Of course, the Constitution was not ratified and signed until a Bill of Rights, the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, were formed.  These 10 Rights defined as part of the  Constitution the Rights that were deckared in the Declaration of Independence.  This began a new form of governing a Nation, a government of, by, and for the People.  The governing was from the People up, not from those elected down.  Those elected to office were to represent their constituents at home.  Now they had a voice that a king could not quell.  Much blood and sweat had been expended to make this government a reality.

George Washington Dinner February 18, 2017*  —

At noon, February 18, 2017, the Founding Fathers Charter Chapter, Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP)  held their George Washington Dinner at Dale's Steak and Seafood located at the old Dickson County Country Club, 800 Hwy 70 West, Dickson, TN.

After a delicious meal prepared and served by Dale and his staff, George Washington’s Birthday was honored and celebrated as President Maury Miller gave A WORD ON GEORGE WASHINGTON ~ Difficult Times at Valley Forge.

Following the dinner the newly re-elected Officers were installed for the next two year term:  President - Maury Miller III, Vice President - Maurice Kellogg, Treasurer - Neil Ramsey, Registrar/Genealogist - Brett Lashlee.  The Secretary, Susan Miller, was absent from the dinner due to illness.

The DOARP George Washington Dinner is open to those interested in learning more about the Founders of the United States of America and the lives and activities of the Patriots.

The DOARP was formed to fill a void in American Patriotic societies of patriot descendants.  The purpose was not to bring honor and recognition to DOARP members themselves, but to promote, recognize, and encourage the efforts of young Americans as well as older Americans who are working to further the values and principles on which America’s Founding Fathers formed her.  The purpose is to promote service to others rather than to be served.

Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots is open to men and women and to their immediate families.  This family membership of a descendant society is to encourage and strengthen the bond of the family in America and to bring families together in learning about and remembering the patriots’ efforts and stamina in forming the great United States of America.

Constitution Celebration September 17, 2016*  —

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, the Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP) sponsored the Ninth Annual Constitution Celebration commemorating the 229th Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution by America’s Founders on September 17, 1787.  The Celebration took place at the Park Office Shelter in Montgomery Bell State Resort Park, in Burns, TN.  DOARP President Maury Miller welcomed attendees, and Pastor Randy Clark of Pegram Baptist Church delivered the Invocation.  Guest soloist Jeff Jeffrey led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and then sang The Star Spangled Banner.  

DOARP President Maury Miller spoke on The Framing of the Constitution.  Our tradition of reading the Preamble to the United States Constitution followed, along with each of the first ten amendments, The Bill of Rights, read by ten individuals of We The People attending the Celebration.  DOARP Vice President Maurice Kellogg presented a comprehensive exegesis on How America’s Constitution Makes Her Different From Other Nations.

Featured songwriter, Kathy Humphrey, blessed us with her songs The Flag, a song written from a “tattered and torn, weathered and worn” flags perspective of the battles and events over which it had flown, and her song that first debuted at the 2010 Constitution Celebration, We Are All In This Together (The Constitution).  Soloist Jeff Jeffrey led those present in singing America the Beautiful and My Country, ‘Tis of Thee.

We were honored to have as our guest speaker Lt. Col. Courtney Rogers (Retired Air Force, TN Air National Guard), Tennessee State Representative, 45th District Parts of Sumner County.  Foundations Of Liberty, her topic, outlined the struggles, perseverance, insight, and vision that informed the framers of America’s constitution and moved them to create a  constitutional democratic republic.  Their decisions were the beginning of a form of government never before attempted in the history of the world.  

Attendees at this year’s Celebration were given a GOD, Country, and You quiz.  It surprised some there to learn how many Biblical symbols, characters, and references to GOD are literally carved in stone in America’s legislative buildings and monuments.  America’s Founders knew that without a relationship with GOD Our Creator we would not be blessed by GOD as a Nation.  The highest score on the quiz was about 40%!  (We’ve all got some learning to do!)

Our Celebration closed with words from DOARP Treasurer Neil Ramsey, a stirring rendition of GOD Bless America sung by Jeff Jeffrey, and the benediction from Pastor Clark.

The sad thing about the 2016 Constitution Celebration was the downpour that came right about the time that the Celebration started.  It diminished the size of the crowd, but it did not dampen the patriotic spirit of those who were there to celebrate the most unique Constitution in the world still to this day.

Taking the time to remember and study the founding of America is important to sustaining the Liberty, Freedoms, and Rights declared and protected by our Founding Fathers in the words of our Constitution.  They were not easily won, and We The People must remain vigilant to ensure they continue.

The Constitution Celebration is an annual event of the DOARP and other American Patriot societies.

Outstanding J R O T C  Cadet Award 2016*  —

On April 30, 2016, Creek Wood High School J R O T C  Cadet Kenley Carlton, a graduating senior, received the DOARP Outstanding J R O T C Cadet Award  under recommendation of  CW4 (R) Scott Loose, Senior Army Instructor, Creek Wood JROTC.   Cadets also receive a $50 cash award. . The Awards Ceremony and Ball was held at Montgomery Bell State Resort Park in Burns, TN.  

Our DOARP Outstanding JROTC Cadets  receive numerous other awards for excellence within the JROTC.  The DOARP is pleased to recognize and encourage these young people in their endeavors for excellence.  

George Washington Dinner February 20, 2016*  —

At noon, February 20, 2016, the Founding Fathers Charter Chapter, Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP)  held their George Washington Dinner at the Hummingbird Restaurant, 124 South Main Street in Dickson City.  The food was delicious and the atmosphere welcoming and delightful.

 George Washington’s Birthday was honored and celebrated as President Maury Miller talked about “George Washington – With Humbleness He Set A Standard for the Nation.”

Treasurer and Military Representative Neil Ramsey presented the DOARP’s “Exemplary Citizen Award” to young Evan Dillard of Charlotte, TN.  Evan had been featured in a human interest story in the Dickson Herald for giving his birthday money and raising nearly $850.00 to purchase gifts of coloring books, cans of Playdough, all kinds of reading books, games and puzzles for children who are patients at Children’s Hospital of Vanderbilt University.  To begin a fund for his next project, Neil Ramsey donated a $50.00 starter ”seed.”  Evan’s parents and both sets of grandparents, plus his closest friend, also attended.

The DOARP recognizes that Evan did not donate his birthday money and raise even more money to purchase gifts for the hospitalized children to bring attention to himself but that he did it to bless the children and to show that someone cared and was thinking about them and praying for them.  It was purely a selfless act.  Selfless acts are the essence of “Exemplary Citizens.”

The DOARP was formed to fill a void in American Patriotic societies of patriot descendants.  The purpose was not to bring honor and recognition to DOARP members themselves, but to promote, recognize, and encourage the efforts of young Americans as well as older Americans who are working to further the values and principles on which America’s Founding Fathers formed her.  The purpose is to promote service to others rather than to be served.

Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots is open to men and women and to their immediate families.  This family membership of a descendant society is to encourage and strengthen the bond of the family in America and to bring families together in learning about and remembering the patriots’ efforts and stamina in forming the great United States of America.

Grave Marking at Holland and Rumsey Cemetery October 10, 2015*  —

October 10, 2015, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Holland and Rumsey Cemetery on Little Hurricane Creek Road just outside McEwen, TN, the Founding Fathers Charter Chapter, Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP), along with family descendants of American Revolutionary War Patriot Captain Benjamin Holland, ceremonially remembered Captain Holland and marked his grave denoting his Patriot status.  Captain Holland was awarded 1,500 acres in what is now Humphreys County, TN, for services rendered in the American Revolutionary War.  Like others serving alongside Captain Holland, he fought and suffered in pursuit of Liberty, Justice, and Equality, contributing his portion to the victory against the Mother Country, Great Britain.  A miracle was accomplished when victory was declared.  The fighting Colonists, through the Grace of God, had managed to defeat the greatest military of the world at that time.

DOARP President Maury Miller welcomed those gathered on this beautiful autumn morning.  The Rev. Bobby Eddings, Pastor of Lighthouse Ministries opened and closed the service with the invocation and benediction.  Patriot Descendent Robert M. Holland Jr. lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  Humphreys County Executive Jessie Wallace spoke on the courage and convictions of the American Patriots and of their coming west to claim their land grants and carve out a life for themselves and their families in this wilderness.

Peggy Holland Mullinicks and brother, Gary Holland, patriot descendents, along with Brett Lashlee, DOARP Registrar, placed flowers at the grave and unveiled the granite marker honoring Captain Holland.

The highlight of the ceremony was the appearance of the resurrected spirit of Captain Benjamin Holland (Brett Lashlee).  Captain Holland told about his experiences in the militia and about his younger brother serving with George Washington at Valley Forge.  He told about the guerilla warfare campaign in North Carolina, a local “civil war” between the Loyalists and the Patriots.  British Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallace found himself caught in the middle of this local “civil war” when he invaded with his mighty army and was driven north by the Patriots after waging several battles and skirmishes.  After the war Captain Holland made his way to then Stewart County, which later broke off and became Humphreys County.  There he stayed, became a husband, father, and well-respected citizen of the community, farming the land granted to him until his death.

Constitution Celebration September 12, 2015*  —

On Saturday, September 12, 2015, the Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP) sponsored the Eighth Annual Constitution Celebration commemorating the 228th Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution by America’s Founders on September 17, 1787.  The Celebration took place at the Church Hollow Shelter in Montgomery Bell State Resort Park, in Burns, TN.  DOARP President Maury Miller welcomed attendees, and Pastor Lawrence Golden of Pine Hill Church of the Nazarene delivered the Invocation.  DOARP Treasurer/Military Representative Neil Ramsey led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Baritone Tim Bradley sang The Star Spangled Banner.  

An important tradition has developed over the past few years at our Constitution Celebrations:  the reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution, followed by each right of the Bill of Rights being read by ten individuals of We The People attending the Celebration.  It is quite a moving and thought-provoking part of the Celebration.

One of the framers of the Constitution, James Madison (Frank Jones), visited the Celebration.  He reported the considerations and discussions between the framers during the hot summer of 1787.  Putting personal agendas and societal titles aside, they focused on creating a document that what would ensure the liberties and rights of We The People through the generations – quite a sobering task.

In addition to our visitor from the past, Maury Miller considered the Constitution, Freedom and Liberty,and Neil Ramsey queried Have Americans Forgotten the True Meaning of Patriotism?  After hearing the thoughts of Mr. Miller and Mr. Ramsey, We The People were given opportunity to speak a few words if desired.

Tim Bradley blessed us with songs scattered throughout the Celebration that included America the Beautiful, The Statue of Liberty, and leading everyone in singing our closing song, My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee.

Taking the time to remember and study the founding of America is important to sustaining the Liberty, Freedoms, and Rights declared and protected by our Founding Fathers in the words of our Constitution.  They were not easily won, and We The People must remain vigilant to ensure they continue.

The Constitution Celebration is an annual event of the DOARP and other American Patriot societies.

Outstanding J R O T C  Cadet Award 2015*  —

On May 1, 2015, Luke Mitchell received the Outstanding J R O T C Cadet Award at Creek Wood High School, Charlotte, TN, under recommendation of  CW4 (R) Scott Loose, Senior Army Instructor,Creek Wood JROTC.   Cadets also receive a $50 cash award.

Our DOARP Outstanding JROTC Cadets  receive numerous other awards for excellence within the JROTC.  The DOARP is pleased to recognize and encourage these young people in their endeavors for excellence.  (Pictures of the Creek Wood honorees are on our “Activities” page, however, the photo of Award Winner Luke Mitchell was pre-empted by an eager relative who popped up in front of our camera as the award was being presented!  So . . . blank picture!  But he did look good – you’ll just have to take our word for it!.)

Grave Marking at Nashville City Cemetery April 25, 2015*  —

The graves of Revolutionary War Patriots Colonel Joel Lewis and Captain  Andrew Ewing at Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, TN, were marked in a ceremony on April 25, 2015, commemorating their lives and service toward the founding of America .  Guest speaker for the ceremony was Lawrence Golden, Pastor of Pine Hill Church of the Nazarene, McEwen, TN.  Pastor Golden’s topic was:  The Importance Of Remembering.  Following Pastor Golden’s talk, participants processed to the grave sites of Joel Lewis and Andrew Ewing where wreaths were placed at their graves and bronze markers denoting their service in the Revolutionary War were unveiled. Brett Lashlee portrayed the ghost soldier of Colonel Joel Lewis, and Neil Ramsey portrayed the ghost soldier of Captain Andrew Ewing, each giving an account of their experiences during and after the Revolutionary War.

One of the services of the DOARP is to recognize and mark graves of Patriots who fought or supplied other goods and services for the cause of the American Revolutionary War.

George Washington Dinner February 28, 2015*  —

Members and friends of the DOARP gathered together for a dinner commemorating America’s First President, George Washington, on February 28, 2015, at The Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN.  At this occasion the DOARP also awarded the winner of the Constitution Essay Award on the topic “How America’s Constitution Makes Her Different From Other Nations,” Creek Wood JROTC Cadet Logan Louis.  Newly elected officers were installed for their terms at the closing of this occasion.

Exemplary Citizen Award Granted October 7, 2014  —

October 7, 2014, Maury and Susan Miller presented the FFCC, DOARP Exemplary Citizen awards to Darrell and Kanda Mowbray at their home.  The award is granted to recognize citizens who selflessly give of their time, talents, and resources to causes that better mankind and improve the lives of those in their community.  They serve by example, not seeking recognition – only that the cause for which they so diligently work will somehow come to fruition thru their continued efforts.

The Mowbrays were selected as Exemplary Citizen Award recipients due to their work since the year 2000, to undo a ruling that Supreme Court Justices in Tennessee made removing a waiting period requirement for women seeking an abortion in Tennessee.  The Mowbrays have worked tirelessly to re-establish a 48 hour waiting period between a woman’s initial contact with an abortion clinic and the abortion procedure and to require health inspections of abortion clinics, something not currently required in Tennessee.  A vote to amend the Tennessee Constitution with regard to the abortion waiting period and health inspections of abortion clinics will be on the ballot of the General Election in November 2014.  The Mowbrays are working toward people voting “Yes On 1” – Amendment One – in Tennessee.

The Exemplary Citizen Award was originally scheduled to be given at the Constitution Celebration on September 20, 2014, but the Mowbrays were unavailable to attend.

Constitution Celebration September 20, 2014*  —

On Saturday, September 20, 2014, the Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP) sponsored the Seventh Annual Constitution Celebration commemorating the 227th Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution by America’s Founders on September 17, 1787.  The Celebration took place at the War Memorial Building in Dickson, TN.  The United States Constitution was celebrated with patriotic songs, speeches, and prayer. The program opened with the  Invocation, then Preamble of the Constitution read by Pastor Dan Duke (Power and Praise Church, Dickson, TN), followed by the reading of the Bill of Rights by WE THE PEOPLE, and Sons of Liberty Color Guard, under the command of Maurice Kellogg presenting the colors as Neil Ramsey lead the “Pledge of Allegiance,” followed by Lauren Furr singing “The Star Spangled Banner.”  Special Guest Speaker for the Celebration was Dr. Ming Wang.  Dr. Wang, who was born in Communist China, spoke on “Appreciating Freedom in America:  Living Through China’s Cultural Holocaust.”  Dr. Wang and his longtime friend, guitarist and composer Carlos Enrique-Gonazlez, played several duets together, Dr. Wang performing on the traditional Chinese stringed instrument, the er-hu.

DOARP Treasurer/Military Representative, LCDR, USN (Ret) Neil Ramsey, spoke on the topic “In Service To My Country.”  President Maury Miller’s topic was “A Constitution for We The People,” and young adult Jes Bruinsma pondered the topic “If The Revolutionary War Were Today.”  Musicians Justin Duke and Ben Jolly performed the songs “The Dying Redcoat” and “In God We Still Trust.”  Other songs sung were the Revolutionary War National Anthem, “Chester,” and “My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee.”

The words spoken, and the music performed, gave one pause for contemplation on the America our Founding Fathers created and the America we have become today.  It is necessary to remember our beginnings so that we may better appreciate the sacrifices they willingly and selflessly made so that the free country of the United States of America could become a reality.

The Constitution Celebration is an annual event of the DOARP and other American Patriot societies.

Trail Life USA Mid-South Rendezvous September 6, 2014*  —

The Founding Fathers Charter Chapter, DOARP, was invited by Trail Life USA Mid-South (Southern Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, North Alabama, North Georgia) to attend their Second Annual Rendezvous on September 6th that was held at Longhunter State Park in Hermitage, TN,  on September 5-7, 2014.  The lives and travails of the Continentals and Militia during the seven long years of the American Revolution was shared with the Trailmen and Trailboys.  Part of the interaction with the Trailmen and Trailboys involved showing replicas of some of the weapons used in the war.  Replicas of a French Maubeuge Musket, the kind that Marquis de Lafayette bought and sent by the hundreds to the American Colonies, and a British Brown Bess Musket, were shown to the young men. The different mechanisms of the guns were explained as well as how to load and fire a cartridge and musket ball.  (No muskets were actually fired.)  A replica of a Revolutionary War sword was also shared with the boys.  The everyday life and hardships of a Revolutionary War Soldier were explained to the young men.  Their interest peaked many questions and the desire to learn more about the beginnings of America.  Some of the first flags of the Colonies were shown to the participants - the Thirteen Star Flag and the Sons of Liberty Flag.

Grave Marking at Nashville City Cemetery April 26, 2014*  —

The graves of Revolutionary War Patriots Samuel Chapman and Lipscomb Norvell at Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, TN, were marked in a ceremony on April 26, 2014, commemorating their lives and service toward the founding of America .  Guest speaker for the ceremony was Kristofer Ray, Senior Editor, Tennessee Historical Quarterly, and Associate Professor, Department of History, Austin Peay State University.  Dr. Ray’s topic was:  Searching for John Sevier: Tennesseans and the Memory of the Revolution from 1780 to Present.  Following Dr. Ray’s talk, participants processed to the grave sites of Samuel Chapman and Lipscomb Norvell where wreaths were placed at their graves and bronze markers denoting their service in the Revolutionary War were unveiled.

One of the services of the DOARP is to recognize and mark graves of Patriots who fought or supplied other goods and services for the cause of the American Revolutionary War.

Outstanding J R O T C  Cadet Awards 2014*  —

On April 24, 2014, Kevin Allen and Katlynn Shade tied to receive Outstanding J R O T C Cadet Awards at Creek Wood High School, Charlotte, TN, under recommendation of  COL Mike Taliento and Sergeant Major John D. Conner.  Cadets also received a $50 cash award each.

Our Outstanding Cadets  received numerous other awards for excellence within the JROTC.  The DOARP is pleased to recognize and encourage these young people in their endeavors for excellence.  (Pictures of the Creek Wood honorees are on our “Activities” page.)

George Washington Dinner February 22, 2014*  —

Members and friends of the DOARP gathered together for a dinner commemorating America’s First President, George Washington, on his birthday, February 22, at Montgomery Bell Resort State Park in Burns, TN.  At this occasion the DOARP also welcomed its newest member, Brett Lashlee of Dickson, TN.

Constitution Celebration September 14, 2013*  —

On Saturday, September 14, 2013, the Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots (DOARP) sponsored the Sixth Annual Constitution Celebration commemorating the 226th Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution by America’s Founders on September 17, 1787.  The Celebration took place at City Park in Charlotte, TN.  The United States Constitution was celebrated with patriotic songs, speeches, and prayer. The program opened with the DeLeusomme Color Guard, under the command of Maurice Kellogg, presenting the colors as the crowd sang “The Star Spangled Banner” and then recited the “Pledge Of Allegiance.  Musical guests included soloist Mallory Street, and singer/songwriter Kathy A. Humphrey singing her original song, “We Are All In This Together (The Constitution).”  Our special guest speaker, Carol Swain, sent last minute regrets.  Some may have looked on this turn of events as a problem.  But The Constitution is about “We The People,” and “We The People” spoke as 10 random attendees from the crowd each read a right from the Bill Of Rights.  It was an inspiring moment in the event that spelled out each American Citizen’s rights and reminded those present of every American Citizen’s ownership of those rights.  DOARP President, Maury Miller, spoke on “You Have A Republic . . .”

DOARP Treasurer/Military Representative, Neil Ramsey, spoke on some of America’s military history and his reasons for choosing a military career before presenting the second JROTC Constitution Essay Award on “How America’s Constitution Makes Her Different From Other Nations,” along with $50 cash and a military bar, to Dylan Hollowell of Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, TN.  Dylan read his essay that seemed to express a sense of wisdom beyond his teenage years.  His Commanders of the JROTC program at Creek Wood High School deserve commendation for the excellent leadership they are providing the young men and women in the JROTC.

The Constitution Celebration is an annual event of the DOARP and other American Patriot societies.

Outstanding J R O T C  Cadet Awards 2013* —

On April 11, Cadet Captain Christa M. Goins was awarded Outstanding J R O T C Cadet at Rossview High School, Clarksville, TN, under recommendation of LTC Michael Miller and Master Sergeant Tonya Adams.  On April 25, Autumn Wood and Veronica Atkins tied to receive Outstanding J R O T C Cadet Awards at Creek Wood High School, Charlotte, TN, under recommendation of  COL Mike Taliento and Sergeant Major John D. Conner.  Cadets also received a $50 cash award each

It is worthy to note that our Outstanding Cadets  received numerous other awards for excellence within the JROTC.  The DOARP is pleased to recognize and encourage these young people in their endeavors for excellence.  (Pictures of the Creek Wood honorees are on our “Activities” page.  We regret that we never received pictures of the Rossview honoree.)

Constitution Celebration September 15, 2012* —

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, the Descendants Of American Revolution Patriots sponsored the Fifth Annual Constitution Celebration commemorating the 225th Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution by America’s Founders on September 17, 1787.  The Celebration took place on the Court Square in Charlotte, TN.  The United States Constitution was celebrated with patriotic songs, speeches, and prayer.  Musical guests included baritone soloist Tim Bradley, acapella quartet Sons of Levi, and singer/songwriter Kathy A. Humphrey singing her original song, “We Are All In This Together (The Constitution).”  Special guest speaker was Bob Ries, a Constitutional Scholar.  DeLeusomme Color Guard under the command of Maurice Kellogg presented the colors.

A highlight of the Constitution Celebration was the presentation of the first Constitution Essay Award on “How America’s Constitution Makes Her Different From Other Nations” and $50 cash awarded to Katlynn Shade of  Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, TN.  Katlynn is a 14 year old first year JROTC Cadet.  Although Katlynn had never spoken before a large group of people, she presented her essay with poise and eloquence.  She is an outstanding example of the JROTC program at Creek Wood High School.

The Constitution Celebration is an annual event of the DOARP and other American Patriot societies.

J R O T C  Cadets Awarded —

Spring of 2012 saw the first Outstanding J R O T C Cadet awards given to cadets at Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, TN, and Rossview High School in Clarksville, TN.    On May 15, Rossview’s Zach Groves received the award for Outstanding JROTC Cadet, under recommendation of  Master Sergeant, Tonya Adams.  On May 16, graduating senior Kasey Kalmback of Creek Wood became the first Outstanding JROTC Award winner under recommendation of  Sergeant Major John D. Conner, Creek Wood High School JROTC Department.  Cadets also received a $50 cash award each.

It is the goal of the DOARP to encourage excellence in America’s youth and to promote exceptionalism.  We are honored to have the opportunity and ability to honor these young Americans.