Ashlynn Ganiere named Ottawa Township High School DAR Good Citizenship Award recipient

Good citizenship is earning Ottawa Township High School senior Ashlynn Ganiere some recognition, as well as a shot at a scholarship.Ottawa Township High School faculty and staff selected Ganiere for the school’s 2026-2027 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award, according to a news release from Ottawa Township High School. “She is a young woman of exceptional character whose kindness, integrity, and work ethic positively influence everyone around her,” OTHS Guidance Counselor Jen Rios said. “Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or serving her community, Ashlynn consistently demonstrates maturity and selflessness beyond her years.”The award recognizes students who demonstrate qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities, according to the release.For Ganiere, the award came as a complete surprise. “They handed me the slip: ‘You were selected to be a representative.’ I was shocked,” she said. “It wa