We the People: The Citizen and THE Constitution 2014 District and State Finals Competitions Brunswick High school Gifted/honor students Mrs. R. Hawkins-Wesson, Coach/District coordinator

Overview of Program We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is the most extensive program in the country to educate young people about the history and principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The curriculum was developed by the Center for Civic Education at James Madison’s Montpelier. The program was designed to commemorate the framing and adoption of the Constitution and to revitalize educational programs on the Constitution and civic education in our nation’s schools.

We the People State Coordinator Emily Voss, State Coordinator has been inspirational to the continued development and growth of the We the People Curriculum in our school system. She is elated by the overwhelming support by our division administration, parents and community.

History of BCPS and the WE the People Program Under the leadership of Mrs. R. Hawkins-Wesson the WTP Program has flourished Middle State Finals Champions 2012 District Champions and Honorable Mention Recognition during the 2012 State Finals nd Place District Finalist and 4 th Place during the 2013 State Finals District and Regional Champions and 4 th Place during the 2014 State Finals

2014 BHS We the People Team 1 st Place District Finalist 1 st Place Regional Finalist 4 th Place State Finalist

Organization of Units Unit I: What are the Philosophical and Historical Foundations of the American Political System? Participants: Francesca Whitfield Ashlee Ballew Desiray Bennett Malik Brown Holden Glasgow Justin Tyler

Organization of Units Unit II: How Did the Framers Create the Constitution? Participants: Harley Jones Katlyn Clary Kristen Jackson Brishauna Hawkins-Wesson Kevin Stephenson

Organization of Units Unit III: How Has the Constitution Been Changed to Further the Ideals Contained in the Declaration of Independence? Participants: Jasmine Harrison Trinity Harrison Latyra Rice Raia Walker Edwin Winfield

Organization of Units Unit IV: How Have the Values and Principles Embodied in the Constitution Shaped American Institutions and Practices? State Finals Unit Award Winners Participants: Makayla Pearson-Simmons Darren Hays Kayla Jackson Shalonda Moore Selina Thompson Rowan Williams

Organization of Units Unit V: What Rights Does the Bill of Rights Protect? District Unit Award Winners Participants: Brian Evans Jared Barmoy Ricki Bradshaw Ty Cali Tyler Cheely Joshua Evans

Organization of Units Unit VI: What Challenges Might Face American Constitutional Democracy in the 21 st Century? State Finals Unit Award Winners Participants: Darren Hays Tony Barnes Roy Coles Davon Davis JaVonte’ Hargrove

Congratulations !!!! 2014 BHS We the People Team

Administrative Support over the Years

Thanks to All Parents for their Constant Support!!!