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DWSA students learn from Mount Vernon City Court Judge and an attorney for Law Day

Judge Coverdale and attorney in front of group of students
DWSA students learn from Mount Vernon City Court Judge and an attorney for Law Day

Juniors and seniors at Denzel Washington School of the Arts engaged in an informative Law Day presentation with a judge and an attorney on Thursday. Mount Vernon City Court Judge Tamika A. Coverdale and City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Brian G. Johnson focused their presentation on the United States Constitution. Law Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of the law in our society, and the presentation shed light on the impact of the Constitution on all Americans.

Students watched a video about Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court justice, and had a discussion about his impact on the country. Following the presentation, students also asked and answered questions to Judge Coverdale and Mr. Johnson. They ended with a discussion about the 13th and 14th amendments. 

Students received pocket Constitutions and highlighters, which were provided by the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, a standing commission of the Office of Court Administration that was created to combat bias and discrimination within the court system. 

Group of students with Judge Coverdale
Judge Coverdale and attorney speaking to students.
Judge Coverdale and attorney speaking to students.
Student speaking into mic.
Student speaking into microphone

 


 

DWSA recognizes students for making honor roll for the first marking period
DWSA recognizes students for making honor roll for the first marking period

Congratulations to Denzel Washington School of the Arts' first marking period honor roll honorees! DWSA proudly recognized and celebrated their scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. Their dedication and focus reflect the spirit of excellence they strive for every day at DWSA. Students were recognized for making the Principal's Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and Honor Roll.

DWSA students learn about opportunities at college fair
DWSA students learn about opportunities at college fair

Representatives from colleges and universities were available to students in the Denzel Washington School of the Arts library today, as the school held its college fair. Students connected with the representatives and learned about programs, majors and career paths. They also learned about scholarships and financial aid resources that can help them with planning for their college journey.