LCMS students showcase civics knowledge in live event
166 Louisa County Middle School students submitted essays on connecting ideas like litter and environmental concerns, public school improvements, and mental health and community safety, among others, to civic virtues. The top 20 participated in two live quiz rounds, with five moving on to present their essay topics to a panel of judges. Left to right: 2nd place finisher and 8th grade student Raegen Taylor, director of secondary education Lee Downey, Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker, 1st place finisher and 8th grade student Hayden Williams, superintendent Doug Straley, Patrick Henry’s fifth great-grandson and interpreter Patrick Henry Jolly, 3rd place finisher and 8th grade student Ethan Haase, and executive director of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce Tracy Hale Clark. PHOTO BY ANDREW WOOLFOLK
By Mitchell Sasser Editor 20 Louisa County Middle School (LCMS) students participated in the National Civics Bee on April 16, showcasing their knowledge of government,…