Three bills vetoed by Gov. Jared Polis last Friday prompted progressive Democrats and union allies to hold a boisterous rally on the west steps of the state Capitol on Thursday. … Those who advocated for the veto included the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and its president, Loren Furman. “HB 1008 was extremely problematic for the […]
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KRDO 13: The School Buzz: 2024 National Civics Bee State Champion
A standout student from Buena Vista is being recognized for his knowledge in civics! He just won a major state competition, competing against students across Colorado. Joseph Drexler is a student at Darren Patterson Christian Academy and this week, he’s taking home the championship title for the 2024 National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals. The […]
Chaffee County Times: Drexler takes first at CO Civics Bee
On May 17, 2024, three Buena Vista students participated in the Colorado State Finals of the 2024 National Civics Bee. Joseph Drexler, Simon Allen and Andee Quilico faced 14 other students from across the state, competing in a live quiz and a question-and-answer portion to test their knowledge of civics. Drexler, attending for the second […]
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Denver Gazette: Colorado civics bee crowns middle school champion who will now compete nationally
Seventeen Colorado middle schoolers sat in front of a crowd of onlookers Friday, answering a series of perplexing questions about United States civics. The winner of the competition will go on to compete in the National Civics Bee later this year. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Civic Trust of the U.S. […]
Ark Valley Voice: Buena Vista Middle Schooler Chosen to Represent Colorado at National Civics Bee
Joseph Drexler Wins First Place in Colorado Civics Bee Competition The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today hosted the 2024 National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals in partnership with the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Local middle schooler, Joseph Drexler, has taken first place in the state competition. Reached by phone as they […]