Judges
Unit One: What Are the Philosophical and Historical Foundations of the American Political System?
Tyler Barker
We the People State Alumni Representative
Jessica G. Braun, Attorney at Law
Louisiana State Law Institute
Lauren E. Godshall, Attorney at Law
Curry and Friend, APLC, New Orleans
Ameer Thabata
We the People Alumni
Unit Two: How Did the Framers Create the Constitution?
Belinda M. Cambre, JD, PhD, Teacher
Dutchtown High School, Geismar
Christopher A. Meeks, Attorney at Law
Scott, Sevin and Vicknair, Metairie
Bryce Menge
We the People Alumni
Hugh Ngo
We the People Alumni
Unit Three: How Has the Constitution Been Changed to Further the Ideals Contained in the Declaration of Independence?
James Anderson
We the People Alumni
Jason D. Asbill, Attorney at Law
JD Law Group, LLC, Metairie
Alicia N. Fergerson, Teacher
Central Private School, Central
Thuy Le
We the People Alumni
Unit Four: How Have the Values and Principles Embodied in the Constitution Shaped American Institutions and Practices?
Philip Lundy
We the People Alumni
Carla Powell
Scottlandville Magnet High School
Ann Majeste, Teacher
A.C. Alexander Elementary School, Kenner
Sanettria “Sam” G. Pleasant, Attorney at Law
Baton Rouge
Unit Five: What Rights Does the Bill of Rights Protect?
Heather W. Angelico, Attorney at Law
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, New Orleans
Nahum D. Laventhal, Attorney at Law
Nationwide Insurance, Metairie
Martha Palmer, Teacher, Ret.
Academy of the Sacred Heart, New Orleans
Brandon Thornton
We the People Alumni
Unit Six: What Challenges Might Face American Constitutional Democracy in the Twenty-first Century?
Josh Dyer, Teacher
Live Oak High School, Baton Rouge
Sabrine Mohamed
We the People Alumni
Charles P. Regnard
We the People Alumni
Shirley A. Snyder, Attorney at Law
Northwestern State University, Natchitoches
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Participating Schools
Congressional District # 1
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie, La.
Chris Totaro, Teacher
Congressional District # 2
Helen Cox High School
Harvey, La.
Jonetta Jackson, Teacher
John Ehret High School
Marrero, La.
Bradley Kiff, Teacher
Congressional District # 3
Early College Academy
Lafayette, La.
Vickie Hebert, Teacher
Congressional District # 4
Glenbrook School
Minden, La.
Matthew Edwards, Teacher
Special thanks to the following people for their contributions to the program:
Rep. Patricia Haynes Smith
John Alexander
Jill Braun
Carl Dermady, Jr., M.Ed.
Lindsay Johnson
Michelle Molina
Robert Rome
Christopher Showalter, Sr.
Louisiana "We the People" State Competition
Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel
5500 Hilton Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The state competition was held at the Baton Rouge Marriott on Friday, January 29, 2016. Five teams, Early College Academy, Glenbrook School, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, Helen Cox High School and John Ehret High School, competed for the opportunity to represent Louisiana in the We the People National Competition that will be held on April 22- April 25, 2016. Haynes Academy’s team, led by Chris Totaro, emerged as the victor. Vickie Hebert from Early College, Caleb Carmikle from Glenbrook, Jonetta Jackson from Helen Cox and Bradley Kiff from John Ehret are to be commended on the outstanding performances of their teams.
The Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies We the People State Championship Team with Guest Speaker Rep. Patricia Haynes Smith and team teacher Chris Totaro.
Notable guests and participants on hand for the event were guest speaker Rep. Patricia Haynes Smith, Louisiana District 67; John Alexander, Louisiana Project Citizen State Coordinator; Carl Dermady, Jr., Jefferson Parish Social Studies Consultant, Ret.; Tyler Barker, We the People Louisiana Alumni Representative and We the People District Coordinators Michelle Molina and Robert Rome.
Outstanding Unit Winners from top are, Early College, Glenbrook School,
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies,
Helen Cox High School and John Ehret High School.