Higgs receives state, national recognition
Higgs was awarded top honors in two of the three categories in the Tennessee DAR Women’s Issues essay competition. Her essays, entitled “Second Time’s a Charm” and “The Potted Plant that Became a Career,” won in the categories of Family and Career. Her work detailed steps to revitalizing a marriage and how to change a job into a career.
The local regent also represented Tennessee in the 2003-04 DAR American Heritage and Conservation craft competition. She received third place honors in the national contest. Her entry, “A Mourning Necklace for William O. Kerman, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, Retired,” was a glass and sterling silver beaded necklace representing the life of her godfather. Images of her necklace were available at the National DAR Congress this month.
The Lt. James Sheppard Chapter of the DAR is a patriotic service organization for descendants of Revolutionary War patriots. Those interested in learning about the chapter or DAR membership should contact Higgs at 931-841-7676.