‘Constitution Day’ celebrated on 236th anniversary of document’s signing
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Eighth-grader Keaton Birdsong signs his name to a replica U.S. Constitution after middle school students at John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Washington read the document in full Friday afternoon during the Constitution Day event, which was organized by social studies teacher Emily Janocha, who is standing at far right.
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Eighth-grader Daniel Teahan signs a replica U.S. Constitution during the Constitution Day event Friday for John F. Kennedy Catholic School students.
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Attorney Rachel Lozosky speaks to John F. Kennedy Catholic School students Friday during the Constitution Day event sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association.
John F. Kennedy Catholic School students line up to the sign a replica U.S. Constitution after reading the document Friday afternoon.
Nearly 50 middle school students at John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Washington spent more than an hour Friday afternoon reading aloud the U.S. Constitution as part of the “Constitution Day” celebration, which commemorates the 236th anniversary of the document’s signing on Sept. 17, 1787, to establish the federal government. After the reading, the students signed their names to a replica document and received a pocket Constitution and various other items, including handheld American flags and patriotic buttons. The Washington County Bar Association sponsored multiple events and activities across the region, including at the courthouse and at several schools.