On Monday Middletown's Woodrow Wilson Middle students participated in "Mayor for a Day", originally implemented by John Geary, Social Studies teacher.
Students participated in a mock council meeting. Other students will be shadowed city employees. The day was complete with a student "mayor". Student were able to attain a first hand lesson in civics and city government. A proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Matthew Newton was read. Thanks to all the city employees and students who participated!
Students participated in a mock council meeting. Other students will be shadowed city employees. The day was complete with a student "mayor". Student were able to attain a first hand lesson in civics and city government. A proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Matthew Newton was read. Thanks to all the city employees and students who participated!
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| Councilwoman Deborah Kleckowski addresses students |
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| Students give reports on behalf of the departments they shadowed. |
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| Youth Services Director Justin Carbonella at podium. Teacher John Geary program founder observes, far left. Police Chief William McKenna participated, right. |
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| Councilman Tom Serra addressed students during the mock council meeting. |
