Nine middle school students from the Yampa Valley showcased their civics knowledge Wednesday during the regional competition for the National Civics Bee. The event was hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce in partnership with.
In the second annual Civics Bee sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, middle schoolers are demonstrating a possible antidote to schools' assault on American ideals.
Whether a person was in school this morning or 40 years ago, paying attention to lessons about the duties of the House of Representatives or the apportionment of the Presidential Cabinet is key knowledge for.
Hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce, the National Civics Bee for middle school students from across the Yampa Valley will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center at 441.
Gratitude.
That was the message Lauren Hilley focused on throughout her commencement speech Saturday, highlighting how grateful the Moffat County High School Class of 2021 and its parents and family members were to be able to celebrate in person after two difficult years filled with changes and fear of the unknown.
Hilley spoke on gratitude to her fellow classmates, parents in the stands, the Moffat County Board of Education behind her, and the faculty and staff members at the high school, all of whom played a key role in getting the Class of 2021 back into the building for their final year, a year they’ve worked so hard to get to.