Advocacy

6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from public, private, charter, and home have already taken part in the first-round civics essay competition and the second-round Regional Competition. The top students from each Regional Competition have been selected to advance to Alabama Chamber’s State Finals: an in-person, live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round in which students will discuss their proposals for improving their communities. Jay K. from Auburn who attends Indian Springs School in Pelham, took first place, followed by Maksymilian J. and Henry H, both from the Birmingham area. for second and third places, respectively. The judges for this year’s competition were Dylan Arnette, Public Affairs Specialist with Kinder Morgan; Lillian Pitman, Legislative Policy Analyst with the Alabama League of Municipalities; and Laura Strickland, IOM, President/CEO of the Sylacauga Chamber and Board Chair of Alabama Chambers.

Eight Finalists participated in the Alabama statewide competition: an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge. Lucas Garrard from Dauphin Junior High School took first place, followed by Caroline Roach and Rohan Sahoo for second and third places, respectively.