Congressman Cleaver to Guest Teach Civics at Lone Jack High School
Kansas City, Mo. -- As part of his pledge to speak to students at every high school in the Fifth Congressional District, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II will teach civics at Lone Jack High School, at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 25.
“I always enjoy getting to share what it is like in Washington to students who are learning about their government. Politics in practice is different than politics in theory, and these visits provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and express their thoughts about the nation’s future. So many times we take young people for granted, but I have found in each of the high schools I have visited the students are full of very thoughtful questions and ideas. The future is theirs.”
Congressman Cleaver hopes his visits inspire a younger generation to be an active part of their community. “I really enjoy this part of the job — perhaps a few of these students will look back and remember a visit from their Congressman as the spark that made them get involved in their government.”
Who: Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) will be joined by Lone Jack High School’s juniors and seniors
What: The Congressman will guest teach a civics class and answer questions from students
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 9 a.m.
Where: Lone Jack High School, 201 West Lee’s Summit Road, Lone Jack, MO 64070