WH’s Paige Perry receives DAR Youth Leadership honor
West Harrison junior Paige Perry was awarded the DAR Youth Leadership Medal by the Iowa Society Daughters of the American Revolution on April 10.
This medal recognizes a youth in grades 5 through 11 that fulfills the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. Paige is the current State President of the Iowa Society Children of the American Revolution. Her state project theme was "Hats for Heros".
During her term, she raised $1,000 for the non-profit Knots of Love; collected 30 handmade knitted or crocheted hats for cancer patients; and helped C.A.R. members learn about the history of yarn during colonial America.
Paige is a member of the Francis Marion C.A.R. Society and was recently re-elected for a second term as State President for Iowa Society C.A.R.
