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Lake Lure Classical Academy senior Westyn Woodard was recognized by the Griffith-Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on February 7 for being the local chapter and WNC district winner of the DAR Good Citizens essay scholarship contest. Westyn will now move on to compete at the state level of competition. Westyn plans to attend High Point University this fall; he is the son of Cody and Tara Lembright Woodard of Lake Lure. Pictured are Woodard (left) and Betsy Woolridge from the DAR. Submitted by Gayle Youngblood.