Sons of the
American Revolution
JROTC/ROTC & Service Academies
Award Program
The Alabama Society
Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard
WHO ARE THE “SONS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION” (SAR)?
 Non-Profit, Patriotic, Educational, Fraternal, Lineage Organization.
 Through Genealogical Research, male members trace family blood
lines to ancestors that fought/contributed to the cause 0f freedom
and liberty in the American Revolution.
 Seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom,
an appreciation of true patriotism and respect for our national
symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force
of “e pluribus unum”.
 Constitution Day, Flag Day, and Bill of Rights Day - established
through SAR efforts.
 Youth education is very important to SAR.
BRIEF HISTORY OF SAR
 Founded April 1889, on 100th anniversary of inauguration of
George Washington as our 1st President.
 Federal legislation established Charter for National Society, SAR,
permitting State level societies to establish chapters within their
borders.
 Alabama - 16 chapters. Nationally - Over 33,000 members in all 50
States (including Societies in Canada, Mexico, France, Germany,
Switzerland and United Kingdom).
 Conceived as fraternal and civic society composed of lineal
descendants of patriots who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the
Declaration of Independence, fought in battles of the American
Revolution or otherwise supported the cause of American
Independence.
SAR YOUTH EDUCATION/AWARD PROGRAMS
 Numerous educational programs, awards, and scholarships can be
found on web site under “Youth Education”.
 Educators can find DVDs, lesson plans and other links to American
Revolution period history web sites.
 A daily chronology of events during the American Revolution
entitled “The American Patriotic Chronology” (published by Jack
Manning, the National Society’s Historian, and Alabama Society
SAR) is on web site via blog.alssar.org.
www.sar.org
THE SAR JROTC/ROTC
RECOGNITION PROGRAM
2016 JROTC BRONZE MEDAL PRESENTATION
ARMY JROTC CADET CHRISTEN BARDEN
STANHOPE-ELMORE HIGH SCHOOL, ALABAMA
JROTC/ROTC AWARDS
 SAR honors JROTC/ROTC Cadets via its Medals and Awards
program, designed for Senior Military Instructor to recognize
outstanding Cadet achievements.
 Program consists of JROTC Bronze Medal and uniform ribbon,
normally awarded at school’s “end of year” awards program. The
Senior Military Instructor selects the “Best Cadet” who fosters the
principal of the Citizen Soldier, exemplified by the Minuteman of the
Revolutionary War days.
 Medal, Ribbon and Certificate - usually presented to Cadet by State
Society Chapter member. Let Society Chapter sponsor know when
award presentation is scheduled. SAR purchases Medal package.
 Similar award (Silver ROTC Medal) is presented to University level
ROTC Outstanding Cadet.
THE OUTSTANDING JROTC CADET MEDALLION
AND SCHOLARSHIP (ENHANCED AWARD)
Package must be submitted before January 1
Rewards can be great!
Outstanding JROTC Cadet
Medallion Award
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A more prized award
Available for JROTC, 3RD year Cadet
Very competitive
Student must:
-write an essay
-be in top of their class
-be involved in extracurricular activities
2013
NATIONAL SOCIETY WINNER
CADET LT. COL. VICTORIA OFFEI-DUA
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, ALABAMA
OUTSTANDING JROTC CADET
MEDALLION AWARD
 Cadet must write 500 to 700 word essay (no more/no less) on
“How the JROTC prepared me to be a better citizen of the
United States of America.” Grammar, spelling, content, etc.
all count.
 Why not assign this essay at the beginning of the school year
to all Cadets as a class requirement?
 The Junior level Cadet applicant must:
-be in top 25% of their class
-include a letter from Principal specifically stating this
-be in top 10% of their JROTC Class
-include a letter from Senior JROTC Instructor specifically
stating this
OUTSTANDING JROTC CADET
MEDALLION (CON’T)
 Involvement in outside activity is also important.
 If Cadet is selected as national winner, our National Society will
provide:
-an award of $2000, and
-up to $1000 in reimbursable travel expenses to attend our
National Congress (this year it was in Boston).
There are also monies for 2nd place ($1000) and 3rd place ($500).
We want to honor our Nation’s future leaders but we need your help!
OUTSTANDING JROTC CADET
MEDALLION (CON’T)
This is only one of the many programs to recognize students. See
additional youth recognition programs on our www.sar.org website.
https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/sar-youthawards-program-brochure
We feel this is one of the more important recognition efforts.
We thank and salute you for all that you do
to mold our youth in these trying times.
WETUMPKA HIGH SCHOOL ARMY JROTC
POSTING THE COLORS AT THE 2016 ALABAMA SOCIETY,
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ANNUAL CONVENTION