October 2011
2 posts
Go Miranda!
2011 Congressional Classroom alum and Polk State Collegiate Senior Miranda Vilekis is working to get her classmates registered to vote. After participating in the Congressional Classroom this fall, Miranda has been encouraging her own get out the vote campaign! We are so proud of you! Check out the article here: www.theledger.com/article/201110230502/COLUMNISTS0502/111029688?p=2&tc=pg
September 2011
32 posts
Day 2 wrap up
Wednesday was a busy day in the Congressional Classroom! Our students have written a few highlights of our day. We started at the Library of Congress, the US Supreme Court, House Committee meeting in Longworth Building, NASA, the Florida House and finally the Kennedy Center.
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Heading to see Shear Madness!
WWII Honor Flight Visit
We had the opportunity to converse with many World War Two veterans about their experiences in their military endeavors while serving our country. All of them were very friendly and willing to share their knowledge with us. Bob S., who served in the 97th infantry division, was one of the men we spoke to. He toured in Germany and Czechoslovakia and was on his way to Japan up until they dropped the...
On Our Way
The 2011 Congresssional Classroom is underway. Fifteen high school seniors from Florida’s district 12 met at Tampa International at 5:45 this morning to travel to our nation’s Capitol to learn about the inner workings of government and public service. We are currently enroute to DC after a quick connection in Atlanta. Every student is excited and 4 of our students are enjoying their...
Welcome to the Randy Roberts Foundation...
The new Congressional Classroom program is extremely important to us at RRF, and we are thrilled to be able to keep the rest of the world posted on our adventures in Washington, DC - beginning Tuesday, September 20! This is our first year as part of the program, and it’s something we hope to continue for many years to come. In the next few days, follow 15 of our talented, hardworking local high...