Congratulations to the Incline High School's We the People team! IHS finished third overall out of eight teams, only 23 points off of first place (out of 1080 points), behind Reno (1st) and West Career Technical Academy (2nd). We're so proud of this amazing accomplishment by a team of only 13 students. The Highlander We the People Team, as featured in the photo:
Left to Right (standing):
Shane Green, Lupita Ramirez-Gomez, Gabby Winetz, Cody Reeth, Bella Artle, Toby Pollard, Trey Casini, Leslie Martinez Virgen, Ashley Ramirez Urzua.
Left to Right (front):
Ben Rock, Samantha Martinez-Urzua, Kenna Mirzayan, Christelle Rosas Caro
One more detail: (meaning this unit took first place in the state)
Unit 5 Unit Award Winner: Kenna Mirzayan, Lupita Ramirez-Gomez, Ben Rock
The We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program promotes civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s upper elementary and secondary students. The We the People print textbooks' and enhanced ebooks' interactive strategies, relevant content, and the simulated congressional hearing make teaching and learning exciting for both students and teachers. The We the People curriculum is an innovative course of instruction on the history and principles of the United States constitutional democratic republic. The program enjoys active support from state bar associations and foundations, and other educational, professional, business, and community organizations across the nation. Since its inception in 1987, more than 30 million students and 75,000 educators have participated in the We the People program.
