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Newton Civics Challenge

Our Inaugural Civics Challenge Is a Success!

LWVN held its inaugural Civics Challenge on March 1st at the Cabot School.  9 teams consisting of family & community groups,  middle school, high school, and college students, teachers from NSHS, and a group from the Newton TAB, participated.

Please join the LWVN in congratulating the three winning teams:

  1. The Newton South History Department:  Tucker Ahlers, Ashley Chapman, John Greiner & Lillian Robinson
  2. The Grads:  Michel Costello and John Lovett
  3. The Proud Lions:  Cathy Borgesen, Kevin Cheng, Dylan Dincer, & James Farmer

Thank you to the Village Bank for its support of the event.

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Inaugural Civics Challenge

When:  Sunday, March 1, 2020
Time:  3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where:  Cabot Elementary School, 229 Cabot St.

Why a Civics Challenge?

The main objectives of the League of Women Voters (LWV) have always been to educate citizens about their civic responsibilities and to increase participation in government.  By sponsoring a civics challenge, the Newton LWV believes it can also achieve the following goals:

  • prepare citizens (both young and old) for their roles as voters
  • educate our community about federal, state and, most particularly, local government
  • build community on a non-partisan basis

Who Can Participate?

Adults and students in grade eight and above.

Teams of 3 or 4 are permitted.  Join with a group or let us find your teammates for you.

How do I get involved?

On-line team and individual registration begins on January 6, 2020.  Applications should be submitted by Thursday, February 27. 

Click the links below for registration, instructions, and helpful resources.

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  • Event format and rules
  • Sample questions and a list of helpful team resources

Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams with the first place team earning a tour of the Massachusetts State House.

Questions?  Contact us at civics@lwvnewton.org.

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