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Margaret J. Straight Scholarship

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Margaret J. Straight

The Margaret J. Straight Scholarship in American History is funded by the Mission Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This award goes to a Junior who is a history major with a demonstrated interest in American history and, if possible, an interest in teaching. It is given in memory of Margaret J. Straight, a beloved former 75-year member and past Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Present and previous recipients:

2023

Mina Matta

2022

Keren Zou

2020
Mackenzie Butler

2019 
Shekina Medalla

2018
No award

2017
Mollidee Silvestrini

2016
Lauren Cain

2015
Tiana Miller-Leonard

2014
Matthew Broad

2013
Andrew P. Haney

2012
Eden Slone

2011
Paul Thies

2010
Benjamin Lopez

2009
Donny Lynn Ristow, Jr.

2008
Maria Christine Silva

2007
Tiffany DiMaggio

2006
Rosalie A. Smith

2005
Maureen Ru Chen

2004
Linda Ngov
Monica Burrowes

2003
Jacki Tuason

2002
Jenna Tolley Berger