Submitted By Sequoyah Chapter, DAR
Dr. Suzanne Harman, Sequoyah Chapter past regent, received a National First Place Award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) American Heritage Committee.
The NSDAR American Heritage Committee exists to preserve, encourage and celebrate the nation’s rich artistic traditions through contests in Art and Sculpture, Crafts, Fiber Arts, Literature and Drama, Music, Jewelry and Photography.
The winning entry, entitled The Founder’s Dilemma, portrays an imaginary quandary of the four elderly DAR founders concerning the appropriate placement of a dozen donated busts of American Patriots.
The play combines factual information with fictional conversations — along with a bit of humor.
Dr. Harman relates that the topic of this year’s contest posed a bit of a challenge, but once she discovered the history of the original Memorial Continental Hall foyer and the Patriotic busts, she knew she had found her plot.
Dr. Harman gives credit to her high school English teacher. “She had incredibly high standards, and we all strove to meet them. Even though I am a chemist by degree, being able to write has always served me well, and I am eternally grateful for Mrs. Futch’s teaching skills and standards.”
Dr. Harman accepted the award from Pamela Smith-Gondek, chair of the NSDAR American Heritage Literature and Drama Committee, on June 24, during NSDAR’s 134th Continental Congress in Washington, D.C.
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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence.. DAR members passionately carry out the timeless mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.dar.org.
