Ellie Luchini Named Good Citizen of the Year

San Joaquin Memorial recently selected Ellie Luchini as the Daughters of the American Revolution's Good Citizen of the year. All Good Citizens will be honored at a DAR Good Citizens reception in February 2021. Ellie will receive a $50 scholarship, plus a DAR Good Citizen pin and certificate of honor. The winner of the Fresno-Yosemite Chapter contest will receive a $300 scholarship and their essay and completed application will be forwarded to compete at the District level. District winners go on to compete at State, Division and National levels. At the National level there is a $5,000 scholarship, renewable for three years.  

"I’m extremely honored to be the named the Good Citizen of the Year," said Luchini. "I was definitely shocked that I got it. I am very thankful for the honor.