Local 7th grader Sriram Yalavarthy had an impressive showing at the first-ever Colorado Civics Bee, besting 15 finalists to win first place and win the $1,000 prize at the May 19 Civics Bee finals.
District 20 Representative Don Wilson and Metropolitan State University Professor Robert Preuhs were among the judges for the competition, which featured a live quiz-show style format. The Civics Bee was put on by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
Yalavarthy, who attends Drake Middle School, said his love for social studies began by watching “The Nightly News with Lester Holt” with his family every night.
“Watching real-life events unfold has prompted me to gain an interest in civics,” Yalavarthy said.
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