2008 Woodie Awards
North Greenville in the House:
Students observe state government
By: Chris Bullard
Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: Entertainment & Features
Chris Bullard
Staff Writer
A group of North Greenville students traveled to Columbia, S.C., on March 25 to see government and leadership first hand.
Around 35 students from the state and local government class as well as the sophomore honors seminar classes took the trip to South Carolina's state capital, visiting several government facilities, watching the House and Senate in session and attending a luncheon with Greenville County legislative members.
State and local government, taught by Lisa Van Riper, professor of political science and director of NGU's honors program, has taken the trip for several years in the past, but this year is only the second year for the sophomore honors seminar, whose theme is leadership.
Upon arrival, the group toured the Governor's Mansion, learning about how the state's first family lives.
Next on their itinerary was a visit to the general assembly where the group visited the House chamber and was recognized by Rep. Harry F. Cato, District 17, Greenville County. The students sat in the gallery, witnessing floor debate and precedence of the speaker of the house, Robert W. "Bobby" Harrell Jr.
The students then had lunch with the Greenville County Legislative Delegation, which has been the highest attended luncheon for the county's delegation.
Lastly, students toured the State Supreme Court, learning about South Carolina's five justices and their role in state government before returning to NGU.
"Since I have been thinking of going to law school, this was my favorite part. There was a definite aura in the building, and I was humbled to be standing in the same room where trials are decided by five of the most brilliant law minds in the state," said Rebecca Mae Holder, junior English and secondary English education.
This trip is not open to all schools but is possible because of Van Riper's many years of involvement in state politics as well as the student's personal involvement through hand-written letters to the legislature, thanking them for scholarships made available to them.
Staff Writer
A group of North Greenville students traveled to Columbia, S.C., on March 25 to see government and leadership first hand.
Around 35 students from the state and local government class as well as the sophomore honors seminar classes took the trip to South Carolina's state capital, visiting several government facilities, watching the House and Senate in session and attending a luncheon with Greenville County legislative members.
State and local government, taught by Lisa Van Riper, professor of political science and director of NGU's honors program, has taken the trip for several years in the past, but this year is only the second year for the sophomore honors seminar, whose theme is leadership.
Upon arrival, the group toured the Governor's Mansion, learning about how the state's first family lives.
Next on their itinerary was a visit to the general assembly where the group visited the House chamber and was recognized by Rep. Harry F. Cato, District 17, Greenville County. The students sat in the gallery, witnessing floor debate and precedence of the speaker of the house, Robert W. "Bobby" Harrell Jr.
The students then had lunch with the Greenville County Legislative Delegation, which has been the highest attended luncheon for the county's delegation.
Lastly, students toured the State Supreme Court, learning about South Carolina's five justices and their role in state government before returning to NGU.
"Since I have been thinking of going to law school, this was my favorite part. There was a definite aura in the building, and I was humbled to be standing in the same room where trials are decided by five of the most brilliant law minds in the state," said Rebecca Mae Holder, junior English and secondary English education.
This trip is not open to all schools but is possible because of Van Riper's many years of involvement in state politics as well as the student's personal involvement through hand-written letters to the legislature, thanking them for scholarships made available to them.
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