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JAC-Junior American Citizens

Junior American Citizens

Hudson JAC is sponsored by the Anthony Smith NSDAR in Lufkin, Texas.
Sponsors: Brianna DiLorenzo

A red five-pointed star with a gold outline and a smaller gold star in the center.A red five-pointed star with a gold outline and a smaller gold star in the center.A red five-pointed star with a gold outline and a smaller gold star in the center.A red five-pointed star with a gold outline and a smaller gold star in the center.A red five-pointed star with a gold outline and a smaller gold star in the center.

The purpose of JAC is to teach young Americans the principles of democratic government and promote good citizenship with an appreciation for American heritage and history.  The Hudson Middle School JAC is available to all Middle School students and is sponsored by the DAR Anthony Smith chapter.  Member participation includes community service and patriotic activities, as well as showing support for American troops and veterans.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise specified.  

The group meets at 7:30 in the morning, BEFORE school.  The meeting location is usually Mrs. D’s classroom

There are no dues collected but T-shirts are $6.00 and donations are appreciated.

National Award Winners 2024

1st Place 6th Grade Community Service Project

1st Place 7th Grade Community Service Project

2nd Place 8th Grade Community Service Project

1st Place High School A-Team Community Service Project

    • Raise and lower flags each school day at Hudson Middle School
    • Assist teachers and the community with patriotic, educational, and supportive services.
    • Be a role model of “Good Citizenship” to others. 

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    • Sock-tober Collection: Collecting socks for the V.A. Clinic in Houston
    • Operation Gratitude: Collect 2 yards of fleece and/or flannel and make scarves to send military stationed overseas 
    • DAR National American History Contest
    • Christmas Care Package Collection 
    • Making Posters for the Veteran’s Day Assembly (TBA)
    • Pineywoods Veterans Day Celebration (TBA)
    • Veteran’s Day Parade in Huntington (TBA)
    • Christmas Parade of Lufkin (TBA)
    • Festival of Trees at the Museum of East Texas (TBA)
    • Blue Star Mothers of America: Christmas Care Package Decoration (Dec. 3rd)
    • Wreaths Across America (Dec. 19th)
    • Valentine Design Contest Due (Jan. 25th)
    • Elect Valentine Card Winner (Jan. 28th)
    • Sign Valentine’s Day Cards
    • Valentine Card Delivery to the Charlie Wilson V.A. (Feb. 12th)
    • Easter Care Package Collection 
    • Blue Star Mothers of America: Easter Care Package Decoration (TBA)
    • Vietnam Veteran’s Day Celebration Luncheon
    • VFW Easter Egg Hunt Cookie Collection 
    • Month of the Military Child: PurpleUp! Contest
    • Military Appreciation Month (TBA)
    • Nursing Home Visitation