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Continental Congress 2016
KDS DAR School was honored to take part in the 125th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C. June 13-19.  Executive Director Heather Green; Development Director Beth Cagle; KDS staff member April Pendergrass; Board Chairman Peggy Johnson; Board Vice Chairman Cheryl Harrison; and student representatives Leeann Myers and Will Sanderson enjoyed a busy week of meeting with Daughters from across the country and throughout the world to share with them the story of KDS, the "Gem of Gunter Mountain."


NSDAR Provides Funds for KDS Projects


KDS was pleased to once again receive support through a generous contribution by the Friends of DAR Schools Fund during the Friday evening DAR School Supper.  National School Chairman Sally Bueno made the presentation following the KDS School report.  This year's gift represented additional funds raised through the sale of the 'three wise owls' pin sold throughout the Young Administration.

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Junior Members Show their Pride


A highlight of Continental Congress each year is certainly the Junior Membership Luncheon.  This year's event was no exception. 
 
The Junior Membership Committee of the DAR has for more than 75 years raised money for the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund through the sales of nationally approved Junior products at the state and national levels as well as the contributions of chapters for Achievement Award credit.  Those funds are awarded to the DAR Schools annually for projects which directly benefit children.  

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KDS Donates Painting to NSDAR

During the Gift Acceptance Ceremony at Continental Congress, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School donated to NSDAR an original oil painting by Anne Rogers Minor, the National Society's 11th President General. 

Mrs. Minor was President General of the DAR, serving in that position from 1920 to 1923.  Her father-in-law, a well-known artist, encouraged her to take up painting as a career.  
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Highlights
KDS Supports NSDAR World Record Attempt
During the months of April and May, KDS students, teachers and staff members were encouraged to write a card or letter to military personnel that would be delivered to NSDAR headquarters to aide in the attempt to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for most letters to active service personnel at one time.  
Fun In DC!
Visiting Continental Congress each year is a lot of work, but there's always time for some fun! 
Alumni News -
Faith Knight
Faith Knight was recently named offensive player of the year for the Judson College softball team. A member of the KDS Class of 2014, Faith was the first KDS graduate to earn a college softball scholarship. 

 
Beta Club at National
Along with 13,000 Beta Club members from 17 states and 2 foreign countries, members of the KDS Beta Club attended the National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27th - 30th.  


 
Middle School Student Achieves Statewide Recognition
Brandon Mote, an honor roll student entering the 8th grade at KDS DAR Middle School, has accomplished much this year by not only achieving straight A's and participating in several school sports, but he also received statewide recognition through his "hobby." 
 
Upcoming Events, Schedules, and More

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