Bloomfield Hills Middle School Students Learn About the Constitution

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Four 48th District Court officials and nearly 30 local attorneys helped 220 Bloomfield Hills Middle School students learn about the Constitution and how a trial works during the third annual Constitution Day event on Thursday, Sept. 13.

The program began with honored guests who are members of the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Michigan. Commander Larry Berry of the Jewish War Veterans was the keynote speaker.

Afterward, students participated in mock trials throughout the 48th District Courthouse led by Chief Judge Marc Barron, Judge Kimberly Small, Judge Diane D’Agostini and Court Administrator Jim VerPloeg.

Attorneys volunteered their time to facilitate discussions with groups of students. The program ended with a quiz bowl and “call to action.” The students were encouraged to learn about the Constitution and know their rights as citizens.

The office of state Rep. Klint Kesto, R-Commerce Township, provided pocket Constitutions for the students. The event was modeled after Judge Michael Warren’s Circuit Court program that is geared toward high school students.

The 48th District Court served seven communities, including Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and Keego Harbor.

Photos courtesy of 48th District Court