Ian Snyder (pictured) from the Mabank High School recited an essay, “The Preamble to the United States Constitution,” at the last meeting of the Sarah Maples Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution on September 21. It was written for Constituting America’s Essay Contest on February 21, 2011, written by David Bobb, PH.D., director of the Hillsdale College, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship in Washington, D.C. The Chapter says the Preamble to the United States at each meeting, and it is probably the most well known part of the Constitution. We are grateful to Ian for reading Dr. David Bobb’s essay as he takes the Preamble apart line by line as he explains the meaning of each phrase and helps us to comprehend each word. It is important to know how to use these phrases correctly. The Preamble is like poetry and we remember the words, if not the meaning. So thank you Ian for helping us learn more about the Preamble. (Courtesy photo)