A recent graduate from Columbus East High School has been honored by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Alex Wenzler was given the award through the organizations Good Citizen Scholarship program, which recognizes activities outside of school and sports.
Wenzler, nominated by his teachers as being “dedicated, responsible, trustworthy, courageous, and honorable” was chosen from more than 80 candidates statewide for the award.
Wenzler participated in three varsity sports, National Honor Society and Key Club and is also active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters. But the award especially recognized Wenzler for his work as a volunteer firefighter, representatives from the local Joseph Hart chapter said.
Wenzler was nominated by his teachers as being “dedicated, responsible, trustworthy, courageous, and honorable.”
His essay was selected by the local Joseph Hart chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to represent the area at the state level.
Wenzler plans to major in criminal justice and become a police officer, according to the local chapter, which dates back to 1920.
