The “Constitution Bowl”
On November 18, AHP President Jay Dickey served as a judge at the “Constitution Bowl” for high school students in Lincoln, California. The event was held at the John Adams Academy, and was hosted by “Founding Forward” (foundingforward.org).
The Constitution Bowl concept was terrific, and the event attracted a very larger number of students and parents. The students work in teams of 3 or 4 students, and answer sometimes difficult questions about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the overall government framework established by the Founders. There are several rounds, with 4 teams advancing to the finals (there must have been 30-40 teams at this year’s event). Cash prizes are awarded to the winners— $750 to each team member for first place, $500 for each team member in second place, and $250 for the third-place finishers. President Dickey was impressed enough that AHP is now thinking about holding Constitution Bowls in other states—working, of course, in collaboration with Founding Forward. More news on this in early 2025!