Governor’s School Wins National Competition

A team of 17 seniors from the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in Richmond returned home to a hero's welcome Tuesday afternoon after winning the "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals" in Washington.

The victory, announced Monday evening, marks Maggie Walker's second national title and 13th consecutive top-10 finish in the competition, which consists of simulated congressional hearings on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

"I couldn't be more proud of the students," government teacher and coach Matt McGuire said. "They've prepared weekends, evenings" since last summer.

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