We the People- California State Competition

The California State We the People Competition was held on Feb. 4-5. 12 teams who placed high enough at their local competitions met in Sacramento to compete for the state championship. Centennial High School was one of those teams. Out of the 12, five teams win the honor of competing on Friday in the finals. We were thrilled when Centennial accomplished their goal of competing at the state capitol in the finals!

Here is the 2009-2010 Centennial High School We the People Team with their teacher/coach Mr. Ryan Coleman. (Jacquie is in the front row)

Here is Jacquie with her mom and dad after the final round. Jacquie's unit had a remarkable hearing. The judges were very impressed with their knowledge of Federalism. This was an especially great honor as they had one of the toughest judges ever!!

Jacquie, Mr. Coleman, and Kimmi are so relieved the hearings are done.

Here is Jacquie's unit with Mr. Coleman.

The CHS team placed 5th in the state. Perhaps not the results the team had wanted or anticipated after an awesome final day of hearings. Currently they are all severly disappointed. But like their teacher always says-- we didn't come for the trophy, we came for the journey! It has been a remarkable journey. The team has grown and learned in more ways than I can blog. They are changed. They are prepared. They are better citizens.

As a 3-time We the People parent I feel so proud of what this program offers not only my children but what it has offered and brought to me personally! It has been an amazing experience to watch my children work so hard and to become so passionate about our Constitution and our Country.

Jacquie was interviewed for a special upcoming TV program about We the People. We'll let you know when it will be broadcast!!

Congratulations Centennial. You were amazing!