YATS NAMED CLARE DAR GOOD CITIZEN
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The faculty of Clare High School announces Daniel Yats as the 2009
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DAR Good Citizen. The DAR Good Citizen Award is given to a student who exemplifies
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the qualities of good citizenship as indicated by dependability, service, leadership, and
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patriotism. Daniel demonstrates all of these characteristics in his family, community
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and school lives.
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Daniel has been a very active member of the Clare High School student body the past
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four years. He is currently a member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, as
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well as a mentor in the Pioneer Crew Program. He has also participated in football, track
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and field and basketball. His track coach also recognized Dan’s outstanding character by
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awarding him the Coach’s Award. He is also a member of the Michigan High School
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Athletic Association Student Advisory Council as well as the Fellowship of Christian
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Athletes.
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In his spare time, Daniel enjoys both playing and listening to music. He has received top
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ratings in solo, duet and quartet performances the past three years at Solo and Ensemble.
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This has resulted in his being eligible for state competitions. Daniel’s love of music is
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also reflected in his membership in the Gateway Community Band in Clare.
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After high school Daniel plans on attending college to study kinesiology. His ultimate
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goal is to be an athletic trainer for a university or professional franchise. Daniel is the son
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of Kirk and Dee Yats of Farwell.

