The Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the 2023 DAR Good Citizens from Carroll County.
One senior student from each school is selected by their teachers and their peers for having the qualities of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship in local students. The program is open to all high school seniors enrolled in public or private schools accredited and in good standing with their state board of education.
•Eastland High School—Hudson Groezinger. Parents are Rich and Amy Groezinger. Hudson competes in cross country, basketball and track, is active in band and chorus, steps in to help out in the music and choir departments as well as the school musical.
•Milledgeville High School—Isabella Pena. Grandmother is Kathy Williams. Isabella is a member of National Honor Society and Student Council. She tutors younger students and helps with community dinners.
•West Carroll High School—Lacey Eissens. Parents are Justin Eissens and Kelsey Law. Lacey is a class officer and plays volleyball and softball. She has a special interest in agriculture, biology and animal science.