Md. DAR honors Joey Piper Mullenax as state Good Citizen winner

The Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Joey Piper Mullenax as the state Good Citizen winner at their State Conference in Ellicott City on May 18.

Joey was presented with a monetary award, certificate and challenge coin.

Joey is a graduating senior at Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School.

He was sponsored by Antietam Chapter, Linda Bland Matthews, Regent.

To receive this honor, Joey has displayed the four qualities necessary to be a DAR Good Citizen.

1. Dependability — Serving as student government president has taught him the importance of serving others in the community.
2. Service — His interest in health services and his desire to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine shows that he is committed to serve others both personally and professionally.
3. Leadership — As a Tae Kwan Do instructor, he has learned to be thoughtful in teaching and inspiring others to practice self-discipline, respect and thoughtfulness.
4. Patriotism — While Joey has a deep love for his country, his creed is to encourage his peers to vote, thus strengthening the nation and help elicit change among his generation.

Joey’s credentials are — SGA President, Prom Committee, HOSA Fundraising Coordinator, Health Occupations Students of America, HOBY Alumni, We The People participant, Medical Secretary Apprentice with Meritus, National Technical Honor Society member, Varsity Tennis, Cross Country and a Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do.

He also has acted in several plays at Williamsport and volunteers at San Mar, Horses with Hearts and CASA.