The Westminster Christian Academy We The People Team celebrated a first-place victory at the State competition in Jefferson City on Monday, January 28.
We the People is a year-long program purposed to promote civil competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students. Westminster students spend first semester studying the main elements of the U.S. government and the second semester focusing on various facets of the U.S. Constitution in preparation for the State competition.
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Senior Parker Briden says he his proud of his teammates for their excellent work and dedication. “I was so excited to see the whole group working together and putting months of hard work to good use,” says Parker. “Everyone has put in so many hours and so much brain power, and I think it really showed!”
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Parker’s mom Susie Briden says she left Monday’s competition with a thankful heart. “"I walked away from the competition with a profound gratitude to God that this next generation of young leaders emerging from Westminster is incredibly capable and passionate about our country's pressing issues and constitutional law,” she says. “For those of us who are at times concerned for our nation’s future, the depth of understanding that these students demonstrated and their ability to communicate with calm, clarity, poise, and conviction provided not only a win but also a reminder that our future is bright!”
The team will go on to compete at the national competition in Washington D.C. in late April.