Blue Ridge Elementary School
Midori Waycaster is this year’s recipient of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Youth Citizen Award. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.Â
Born and raised here in Patrick County, Virginia, she enjoys drawing, painting, gaming, and helping people. When she’s older, she has a desire to become a videogame designer/artist. Midori is an extraordinary student who works diligently and puts forth her best effort in all she does, reflecting dependability and leading by example. We are proud to name her this year’s DAR good citizen.
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
This year’s recipient of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Youth Citizen Award is Gavin Smith. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Born and raised here in Patrick County, Virginia. He enjoys riding dirtbikes and hanging out with his friends. He has a desire to grow up and take over his dad’s concrete business. Gavin is an extraordinary student who works diligently and puts forth his best effort in all he does, reflecting dependability and leading by example. We are proud to name him this year’s DAR good citizen.
Meadows of Dan Elementary School
Ethan Gibson is a rising 8th grader from Meadows of Dan who exemplifies outstanding character, citizenship, and leadership. He displays great moral character in his relationships with his teachers and peers. Ethan demonstrates responsibility by his willingness to help others and being a friend to everyone. Ethan is a leader and role model in his community. Ethan is a member of Patrick County Middle School football team and plays basketball. He goes above and beyond in his classwork and is an active member of the Junior Beta Club. Ethan is resilient and strives to do his best every single day. He refuses to give up, no matter the challenge. He is the son of Jeffrey and Samantha Gibson.
Stuart Elementary SchoolÂ
Kinsleigh Harris received the DAR Youth Citizenship Award. Kinsleigh is a rising 8th grader and will be attending Patrick County High School in the Fall of 2024. She enjoys spending time with her family and her golden retriever, Bailey. She also enjoys crafting and going on vacations to the beach. Kinsleigh played on the Patrick County Middle School volleyball team and the Southside travel volleyball team this past school year. The Patrick County Middle School soccer team was also a highlight of her seventh grade year as well as her PYSL travel soccer team in Martinsville, VA. Kinsleigh has been taking dance lessons for nine years and currently dances at Patrick County Dancing Arts Center. Her future is bright and we are so honored that she received this award.
Woolwine Elementary School
The 2024 recipient of the Colonel Abram Penn Chapter NSDAR Good Citizenship Award is Addison Gray Friedrichs. Showing qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service, and patriotism, she is a worthy recipient of this award. During the promotion ceremony on May 16, Addison also received the Academic Award for having all A/B averages and the Silver President’s Education Award. She was recognized for being a member of Jr. Beta and a member of the band. Addison has an advanced brown belt in Taekwondo and has received piano lessons for eight years. Her other hobbies include swimming and arts and crafts. She also is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bassett Youth Group. Addison lives in Bassett with her parents, Gray and Jill Friedrichs, and her two brothers, Nolan and Chase.
