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Local senior Gracie Alina Hilario is being recognized as this year's 'Good Citizen' at Lompoc High School by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Rancho Purisima Chapter.
Seventh grader Kimberly Maria Garcia at La Purisima Catholic School was recently recognized for her award-winning essay on American History sponsored by the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
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Lompoc students awarded for knowing their American history [Lompoc Record, Calif.] Jan. 5—During December, Daughters of the American Revolution Rancho Purisima chapter honored four local elementary students for award-winning essays on The Boston Massacre, a historic event considered pivotal on the path to the American Revolution. The topic was chosen for students as the 250th anniversary of the event was marked on March 5, 2020. Sonja Swartz, DAR chapter committee chair, presented awards to four local winners: Miguelito Elementary School’sJose Casillas, sixth grade, and La Purisima Concep...