The Constitutional Convention was in session on Dec. 8, 2017, in Mrs. Chris Bauer’s class at Chagrin Falls Middle School.
Students Enjoy Hands-On Learning of Country’s First Constitution
The Constitutional Convention was in session on Dec. 8, 2017, in Mrs. Chris Bauer’s class at Chagrin Falls Middle School.
In U.S. history, delegates from 12 states attended this meeting in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation, the country’s first constitution.
A major contention between the states was the topic of representation. Students acted as delegates representing both large and small populated states hammering out this issue. The result was the Great Compromise.
None other than the infamous General George Washington was elected president of this convention and he was responsible for keeping the delegates on task and constructing a new government, which was no easy feat.
Student Eddie Jansen dressed as the presiding officer, George Washington, and read the Articles to the delegates.
Basketball Team Teams with Empower Sports
On Dec. 18, the Chagrin Falls High School girls’ basketball team worked with Empower Sports, a nonprofit organization that provides sports and exercise programs to children and adults with various physical and cognitive disabilities.
The team attends a practice each year at the Solon Community Center to talk with the athletes and play with them.
Even though the team has games and practices six days a week, they completed eight hours of community service for the month of December.
Middle School Speech and Debate Team Competes
Chagrin Falls Middle School Speech and Debate competed in their first competition at Kenston on Dec. 16.
Charlie Asplin and Noah Salmons took first place, and Mira Haines and Anna Campbell took third place in Public Forum.
Christina Bencin took fourth place for Original Oratory.
Mrs. Courtney Polcar is the advisor.
