Educational HONORs
2019-2020 Knight Essay Winner
Olivia Beck won the John Sevier Chapter level essay contest and was awarded a $200.00 cash prize as well as representing the chapter in the TNSSAR level competition.
2018-2019 Eagle Scout Award
William Engel was selected as the John Sevier chapter's Eagle Scout Award winner and was our representative at the TNSSAR level competition.
2018-2019 Knight Essay Award
Tyler Hilliard won the John Sevier Chapter essay contest and represented the chapter in the TNSSAR level competition.
2018-2019 JROTC Enhanced Competition Winner
Cadet Heather Hicks won the JROTC Award for the John Sevier Chapter advancing to compete at the TNSSAR level.
2018-2019 Joseph S. Rumbaugh Youth Oration
Zeena Whayeb’s (Chattanooga Central High School) won the TNSSAR competition and earned her position to compete and represent The John
Sevier Chapter at the National level!
Youth Educational Programs
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) is the nation's oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization and offers membership to anyone under the age of twenty two, lineally descended from someone who rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States. C.A.R. activities focus on patriotism, service, and education about our
American heritage.
CAR National Page
CAR Patriot Ancestors Essay Contest
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
Application and Rules for the Annual Fount T. Smothers Ancestors Essay Contest can be found at the link to the TN Society of the SAR's home page. (Look for the CAR logo like the one to the left on our page).
Elementary School Poster Contest
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
Elementary School Poster Contest
National Poster Contest. Students and other Participants from organizations must be of equivalent age for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades, whichever year
that American History is taught in the specific school district.
Elementary School Poster Contest
Middle School Brochure Contest
9,10,11,12 Grade Historical Oration Contest
Elementary School Poster Contest
The SAR Middle School Contest is to create a tri-fold brochure out of a typical 8 ½” x 11” piece of paper.
Middle School Brochure Contest
9,10,11,12 Grade Historical Oration Contest
9,10,11,12 Grade Historical Oration Contest
9,10,11,12 Grade Historical Oration Contest
The (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest.
Rumbaugh Orations Contest
9,10, 11, 12 Grade History Essay Contest
9,10,11,12 Grade Historical Oration Contest
9,10,11,12 Grade Historical Oration Contest
The George S, & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest is designed to give high school students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American History.
Educational Programs continued
ROTC/JROTC/Sea Cadets/CAP Cadets and Young Marine Recognition Program
ROTC/JROTC/Sea Cadets/CAP Cadets and Young Marine Recognition Program
ROTC/JROTC/Sea Cadets/CAP Cadets and Young Marine Recognition Program
The SAR awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the "citizen-soldier" exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. This award is presented by a Chapter, as a State SAR, or the National SAR to ROTC or JROTC cadets who are selected for having a degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and general exellence.
Cadet recognition Program
Eagle Scout Scholarship
ROTC/JROTC/Sea Cadets/CAP Cadets and Young Marine Recognition Program
ROTC/JROTC/Sea Cadets/CAP Cadets and Young Marine Recognition Program
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. The year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted. Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National first place winner - $8,000.00; Runner-up $4,000.00; 2nd Runner-up $2000.00.
Eagle Scouts
American History Teacher Award
Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all
American history teachers, whose approved curriculum teaches students about the Revolutionary War era from 1750 to 1800, to apply for the Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award.
The award is open to all teachers at the middle or high school levels at a recognized public, private, or parochial institution. While the preliminary rounds of the award program begin at the local level, teachers may eventually advance to the state or national levels, eventually held in June during the annual SAR Congress.
The American History Teacher Award recognizes educators who distinguish themselves
in the addressing the history of the American Revolution. The award winner will receive a professional educational opportunity at a national seminar and bring back to their classroom and students a heightened level of creativity and enthusiasm for the American Revolutionary era.
Teacher candidates interested in entering the local SAR Chapter contest must complete the required application and submit a written essay of not less than 500 words discussing the importance of teaching the American Revolutionary era. The essay may also describe any extraordinary teaching techniques or innovative projects utilized by the teacher to teach the American Revolution. The contest is aimed at identifying a teacher who is still actively teaching and who is in the early stages of his or her career, therefore having many years of productive classroom teaching remaining. It is recognized that school districts may have different job titles for teachers of American history, such as Social Studies teachers. The actual job title of the teacher is not important as long as the teacher has as their primary duty the teaching of American History. Teachers who teach music, JROTC, or other subjects as their primary subject are not eligible. The essay should also discuss
why the teacher wants to attend the educational seminar and how the teacher would use what is learned at the seminar in the future.
Two signed letters of recommendation, one from the Supervisor and one from the Principal whose signature endorsing the applicant appears on the application, should also be among the application materials. These letters need to state why the applicant is an outstanding teacher of American history. In addition to the application and written essay, SAR requests the applicant submit a one-page biography highlighting their
educational background and achievements. All application materials must be typed or printed on 8½" x 11" standard paper and submitted through the mail. No handwritten or copied material will be accepted.
All original materials will remain the property of SAR. The award is specifically for graduate programs in the American Revolution and not redeemable for its monetary value. If the award winner is unable to attend an educational seminar during the year the award is presented then the winner may attend in a subsequent year. The winner must attend a seminar within thirty six months after the award is announced or the award will be forfeited.
Flag Certificate Presentations 2023
18 FEB 23 Bass Pro Shops of Chattanooga
John Sevier Chapter Color Guard presents Mr. Greg Norman GM Bass Pro Shops of Chattanooga with the SAR Flag Certificate for the store's patriotic flag display on 18 FEB 23. The presentation was made on the chapter's observance of the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek, GA 14 FEB 1779.
Flag Certificate Presentations 2021
Storage King in Hixson Honored
President Bryan Beck presents the SAR Flag Certificate to Mona Bryd (left) and Lee Hall (right) 1 APR 2021. 2VP Joel Davenport (far right) coordinated the presentation.
Flag Certificate Presentations 2020
USMC Veteran Honored
Colonial Chemical Honored
Colonial Chemical Honored
1st VP Bryan Beck presents the SAR Flag Certificate to USMC Veteran Sean Phillips 8 MAR 2020
Colonial Chemical Honored
Colonial Chemical Honored
Colonial Chemical Honored
President George Ison presents the SAR Flag Certificate to Mr. David Anderson, Jr. along with 2VP Cliff Kent 20 NOV 2020.
Wreaths Across America and Chattanooga 17 DEC 2022
How to honor a John Sevier Compatriot Veteran with a wreath
The John Sevier Chapter, TNSSAR has 27 Compatriots by last count that we would like to honor who are at rest at the CNC. Additionally, we place a wreath at REV WAR Patriot S. Miller's Grave site. To honor one of our Compatriot Veterans you would first click on the chapter's sponsorship link to the right. You should land on our page with the code TN0031P noted. Click on sponsor wreaths in a red box. To honor a Compatriot Veteran you have to use the specific grave site option which is the bottom right option on the sponsorship page. Info points to add at the grave specific page: Check place your self so the chapter can place the wreaths, You will need to know the first and last name of the Compatriot, check served in and service, then add the marker number, check send an invitation, use John (first name) Sevier (last name) then EMAIL option and add the chapter email to the field: johnsevierchapter@tnssar.org
Invitation messages to the chapter from WAA will drive updating the Compatriot Veteran list for those who have yet to receive a wreath. See excel and pdf files below this section for the daily update on wreaths. If you make a purchase of wreath(s) and plan to pick them up to place them on the 17th of DEC for our compatriots notify the chapter as to how many so we can adjust the coverage status in the download below.
Support John Sevier Chapter
Click the link in the blue box to go to the chapter's sponsorship page. The chapter receives part of the cost of each wreath back as one of our annual fund raisers. Thanks for your support and support of WAA in supporting our veterans.
John Sevier Wreath Sponsorship