Sons of American Revolution present Student awards

The Long Knives Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented its 2017 Outstanding Citizenship Awards to 18 recipients this April and May.
The award is given to high school seniors who exemplify a sincere academic attitude and good citizenship, and who display the qualities of leadership, cooperation, dependability, congeniality and patriotism.
Those receiving the award are Mackenzie Boget, Anna-Jonesboro; Derek Oxford, Benton; William Eaton Brandenburg, Carbondale; Madeline Rae Gossett, Christopher; Sydney Windings, Cobden; Emily Born, Du Quoin; Payton Price, Eldorado; Emma Bigham, Elverado; Mitchell Kerley, West Frankfort; Kylie Horstmann, Galatia; Kenneth Weber, Herrin; Alexis Marie Leonard, Joppa-Maple Grove; Kira Davis, Meridian; Brianna Dirden, Murphysboro; Andrew Brinkley, NCOE; Brady Louis, Pinckneyville; Emmaline Robards, Pope County; and Drew McLane, Shawnee.
The Long Knives Chapter's region covers 15 of the 16 southern counties in Illinois representing 51 high schools. The chapter congratulates the recipients on their accomplishments and deeds, and encourages them to carry on as they proceed in life.
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic and historic organization founded in 1889. Members are of direct lineage from an ancestor who supported the cause of American Independence between 1774 and 1786.