Local grad wins Daughters of the American Revolution award

The local Daughters of the American Revolution is announcing that the society has awarded its prestigious Creedon award to Columbus East graduate Alex Wenzler.

The award is through the organization’s Good Citizen Scholarship program which recognizes activities outside of school and sports. Wenzler, who graduated this year, was chosen from more than 80 candidates statewide for the award. Wenzler participated in three varsity sports, National Honor Society and Key Club and is also active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters. But the award especially recognized Wenzler for his work as a volunteer firefighter.

Wenzler was nominated by his teachers as being “dedicated, responsible, trustworthy, courageous, and honorable.” His essay was selected by the local Joseph Hart chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to represent the area at the state level.

Wenzler plans to major in criminal justice and become a police officer.

Photo courtesy of the Joseph Hart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.