Sierra Lynn Gibbs, an 8th grade student at Chaloner Middle School in Roanoke Rapids, was the winner of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution Middle School Americanism Brochure Contest. This contest challenges the student to design a brochure supporting one of the five founding documents: the Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, the […]
Elliott Sass, a 4th grade student at Manning Elementary School in Roanoke Rapids, has won the NC Sons of the American Revolution Americanism Poster Contest. The contest topic changes annually from a Revolutionary War Patriot to a battle/event. The topic this year was to research a local Revolutionary War Patriot, and design a poster that […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony in Roanoke Rapids at Cedarwood Cemetery sponsored by AmVets Posts 101 and 320. Chapter Chaplain Rev. Duncan H. Jones gave the Invocation and Benediction. Chapter President Ken Wilson read the meaning of the 13 folds of the U.S. flag as scouts from BSA […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR has awarded Mr. Seth Warren, a Social Studies teacher at Roanoke Rapids HS, the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal “in recognition of notable services in behalf of our American principles”. Mr. Warren has vigorously worked with the chapter by participating in the SAR Knight Essay contest, utilizing the NC […]
The Alamance Battleground and Halifax Resolves Chapters NC SAR conducted a joint flag retirement prior to the Patriot’s Day at the battleground. Alamance Battleground Compatriots Dr. Samuel C. Powell and Norman Whitney were joined by Halifax Resolves Compatriot Ken Wilson in the ceremonial retirement of 86 flags. The ashes were later buried by Compatriot Wilson […]
The Halifax Resolves chapter recently sponsored a Patriot grave marking ceremony for Patriot William Battle of Nash Co., NC. William Battle was born about 1758, most likely in Northampton Co., NC, the son of William and Mary Battle. His parents lived first in Edgecombe (now Nash) Co., later moved to Northampton Co., but moved back […]
My last month as President of the North Carolina SAR started off well when Julie and I travelled back to our USAF stomping grounds in Yorktown, VA on April 3 to participate in the Grand Opening of the Jamestown and American Revolution Settlement Museum at Yorktown. With the help of Compatriots Dan Hopping and Jeff […]
The Halifax Resolves, NC SAR has awarded Ms. Julie Frys, Director of Sales at the Hilton Garden Inn of Roanoke Rapids, with an SAR Certificate of Appreciation. Ms. Frys has assisted the chapter in obtaining rooms for national officers and other members of the SAR attending the annual Halifax Resolves ceremony and the reception the […]
Roanoke Rapids Police Department Deputy Chief E. A. “Andy Jackson was awarded the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal by Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson. Wilson presented the medal at a meeting of the Roanoke Rapids City Council. The recommendation by Roanoke Rapids Chief of Police Chuck Hasty cited that “Deputy Chief Jackson has been […]
Mr. Edward Gardner, Roanoke Rapids High School World History teacher, recently invited NC SAR Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to his classes about the American Revolution in North Carolina. Wilson presented a program entitled “From Mecklenburg to Halifax” to three classes. In addition to the programs, Wilson also presented Mr. Gardner with […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR hosted the 241st anniversary celebration of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves on April 12th in Historic Halifax, NC. NSSAR Secretary-General Mr. Larry T. Guzy attended and was the guest speaker. NSSAR South Atlantic District Vice President General Dr. Lawrence G. Fehrenbaker, NSSAR Genealogist John D. Sinks, SAR Foundation […]
Halifax Academy fifth grade teacher Ms. Lindy Rogerson requested Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson come and talk with her class about the U.S. flag. Wilson’s program covered U.S. flag history, flag etiquette and proper folding of the flag. Following the presentation Wilson divided the class into two groups and had them practice folding the flag. […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR joined with the Social Studies Department and the AJROTC Jacket Battalion of Roanoke Rapids High School in conducting a Flag Retirement ceremony for the school’s students. Students in the Social Studies classes wrote and conducted the ceremony. This was the third such ceremony held in the last twelve months. […]
At a recent meeting of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners meeting Major Patrick Neil Aycock was awarded the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. Major Aycock was recognized for his service on the recommendation of Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp. The recommendation read as follows: “Neil Patrick Aycock began his law enforcement career at the […]
Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson recently went before the Halifax County Board of Commissioners requesting the Board approve a proclamation in support of the SAR celebration of the 241st Anniversary of the Adoption of the Halifax Resolves to be held April 12th, 2017 in Halifax, NC. The proclamation was unanimously approved by the Board. […]
March roared in like the proverbial Lion as Julie and I headed to Louisville for the semi-annual Leadership meeting. As is our practice, we decided to make a two-day event of our arrival and stopped in Beckley, WV en route to the meeting. As we travelled up the leeward side of the mountains, we ran […]
Ms. Charman Pearson, the Social Studies teacher at Tar River Academy in Rocky Mount, recently invited Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter President Ken Wilson to speak to her classes about the significance of the dates on the North Carolina flag. The presentation, entitled From Mecklenburg to Halifax”, was presented to two different groups of students. […]
Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter President Ken Wilson recently visited Northeast Academy and spoke to elementary school, middle school, and high school students. A program covering “U. S. Flag History, Etiquette and Folding” was presented to the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. The middle school and high school history classes each heard a presentation entitled […]
Northeast Academy in Lasker was recently awarded an SAR Flag Certificate by Halifax Resolves Chapter Pres. Ken Wilson. The award was accepted by 6th grade teacher Ms. Dana Boone and the entire 6th grade class who has the responsibility of raising and lowering the U.S. flag each day. The certificate recognized the class’s “Exemplary Patriotism […]
Halifax Resolves NC Sons of the American Revolution VP R. J. Myrick recently presented the Sheetz #447 station on Wesleyan Blvd. in Rocky Mount the SAR Flag Certificate. This certificate is presented to individuals, organizations or companies “In Recognition of exemplary Patriotism in the display of the flag of the United States of America.” Tasha […]