Williamsport Area students earn more than 20 awards at ConCon event

Williamsport Area High School (WAHS) students recently participated in the annual mock Constitutional Convention (ConCon) at Pennsylvania College of Technology, bringing home a number of awards and recognitions.

Forty-six WAHS students, representing 12 states and territories, competed against 150 students from 10 area high schools to debate topical issues.

WAHS students earned 26 Superior Delegate Certificates and two states received Superior Delegation Certificates.

Sophomore Cali Reed had her resolution on removing the Electoral College passed in both the committee and plenary session. Junior Ella Adkins won the plaque for Best Parliamentarian by knowing rules and procedure the best. Seniors Megan Radspinner, Gabreon Godin, Ian Sykes and Riley Smith won the trophy for Most Accurate Representation for their portrayal of delegates from Texas.