On November fifteenth, Government & AP U.S. History students took part in a Bi-annual Legislation Assembly in the PAC. This event created a simulation of the legislative process that allowed students to feel how it is to participate in government legislation. 

The event was hosted by the Government & Civics and U.S History teachers. They were delighted to see their students’ progress throughout the event.  

“It prepares students for college, along with giving an appreciation and understanding of politics—also, recognizing the fun the students had is great,” said Mr. Christopher Strelow, a social science teacher at Argo who runs the simulation.  

The process in which bills were handled was broken down to a high school level. First, the bill was introduced to all members. Then, time was yielded to the bill representatives. Next, the bill representatives and sponsors debated whether the bill should be passed or not.  

Finally, when all the time was up, the board decided whether the bill should be passed by having a poll. 

One of the most captivating bills was the teen-age access to social media and public access to phones. This bill was denied because the proposal to solve the issue was not sustainable.  

One bill representative, Patrick Wrobel, a junior at Argo Community High School said it was stressful speaking, but knowing he did something that really left an impact made it all worth it.  

“It makes it rewarding to put in all this work to get to this point, because now I see what it really is like,” Wrobel said. 

In all, students and teachers felt like the event offered skills that go beyond the social science classroom.  

“Public speaking itself is really an important skill, right? Any of these students will eventually have to give out a public speech or presentation in any career they choose, so why don’t we start now?” said Mr. Gene Poull, a social science teacher at Argo.