YATS NAMED CLARE DAR GOOD CITIZEN

The faculty of Clare High School announces Daniel Yats as the 2009

DAR Good Citizen. The DAR Good Citizen Award is given to a student who exemplifies

the qualities of good citizenship as indicated by dependability, service, leadership, and

patriotism. Daniel demonstrates all of these characteristics in his family, community

and school lives.

Daniel has been a very active member of the Clare High School student body the past

four years. He is currently a member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, as

well as a mentor in the Pioneer Crew Program. He has also participated in football, track

and field and basketball. His track coach also recognized Dan’s outstanding character by

awarding him the Coach’s Award. He is also a member of the Michigan High School

Athletic Association Student Advisory Council as well as the Fellowship of Christian

Athletes.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys both playing and listening to music. He has received top

ratings in solo, duet and quartet performances the past three years at Solo and Ensemble.

This has resulted in his being eligible for state competitions. Daniel’s love of music is

also reflected in his membership in the Gateway Community Band in Clare.

After high school Daniel plans on attending college to study kinesiology. His ultimate

goal is to be an athletic trainer for a university or professional franchise. Daniel is the son

of  Kirk and Dee Yats of Farwell.