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Mrs. McDowell from Myrtle Beach SC is requesting a class trip through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We the People Need You!

Help me give my students in SC, based on their qualification at the state level, the opportunity to compete at the national level in the We the People competition in Washington DC by funding their travel!

  • $6,006 goal

This project expired on March 20, 2020.

This project expired on March 20, 2020.

My Students

My students are dedicated, hard working individuals that pride themselves on excellence. The majority of them are Seniors and are focusing on finishing strong in high school and pursuing their military or collegiate dreams. They come from all walks of life with varying strengths which has led them to accomplishing so much as a class.

These students are driven to accomplish success and need help from the community, state, and country.

By earning the "Wild Card" nomination at the South Carolina state competition, they are able to pursue their dreams of competing against the other 49 states.

With your help, they will be able to take their talents to Washington DC to compete in the national "We the People" competition.

My Project

These students worked for three months to prepare for the state "We the People" competition in Columbia, SC where they achieved 2nd place allowing them to earn the "Wild Card" eligibility to compete at the national level. Even though it will take them an additional four months of intense after school and weekend preparation to prepare for nationals, they are eager to have the opportunity to win. They are from all walks of life with various academic and socioeconomic challenges. This trip will be provide them with an experience that will impact them for a lifetime as they will be afforded the opportunity to also tour our national capital and experience our history come to life.

With your help, these students will have their academic knowledge, debate skills, and historical experiences enhanced beyond the walls of the classroom.

The "We the People" competition provides students the opportunity to prepare US Constitution questions and respond to an expert panel representative of a Congressional hearing. This experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will help shape their future.

Mrs. McDowell
Grades 9-12

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Component Company Total
Activity Carolina Forest High School $5,000.00

Trip cost

$5,000.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$75.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,105.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$900.88

Total project goal

$6,005.88

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