"A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it is but a prologue to Farce or Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives." -James Madison
Notice: This Site is Archived
The memories that this site holds were drawn from Plainfield High School's class of 2013 and furthermore will be available at www.plainfieldwethepeople2013.weebly.com . Because of its current state, few alterations will be made henceforth, and further information for Plainfield's We the People teams can be found at: www.plainfieldwethepeople.weebly.com
National Finals:
Thanks to all who have supported us along the way in this incredible journey! Plainfield placed 10th in the nation at the National Competition this year, making us the first wildcard to make it to the Top 10 as well as the first state to have two teams (Plainfield and Cathedral) in the Top 10!
Pictures and activity have been posted on our Blog, and videos from the hearings will be up on each unit's page soon.
Pictures and activity have been posted on our Blog, and videos from the hearings will be up on each unit's page soon.
Our Accomplishments:Seventeen seniors from Plainfield High School's We the People team took First Place at the 4th Congressional District Level, and at the State competition came in second, making them eligible to advance to the national competition. The team then placed 10th at the We The People National Competition hosted at George Mason University.
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In The News:
- The team hosted an open forum for prospective school board members on October 30, 2012. Brenda L. Holmes wrote a piece in the Hendricks County Flyer: Government class hosts candidate forum
- Following the Indiana State Finals Competitions on October 18-19, 2012, Andrew Downs wrote a piece featured on indystar.com. Andrew Downs had been a judge at the finals, and had some generous opinions on the program. You can read his piece here: Andrew Downs: Involved students give hope for future
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- The February edition of the Hendricks County ICON featured an article about our team on page seven.
Contacts:
Our E-Mail:[email protected]
We keep this e-mail up to date and well checked. If you have any questions or are interested in helping us with fundraising you can reach us here. |
Our Teacher:[email protected]
Our We the People coach and teacher at Plainfield High School is experienced with the program and capable of answering questions. |
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