New bee tested students on civics knowledge; OC winners now headed to state

New bee tested students on civics knowledge; OC winners now headed to state

Reagan Kemmerer has a lot of love for her country, so she said she’s made it a priority to learn as much as possible about the laws and policies that guide the government and its citizens. Her dedication is paying off. First place winner Reagan Kemmerer, 15, right, of St. Junipero Serra Catholic School is joined on stage with Chris Lowe, Trish O’Donnell director of education at the Richard Nixon Foundation as she holds her $500 check at the conc…

Fort Walton Beach Chamber hosts Florida’s first-ever National Civics Bee for middle schoolers

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce made history Tuesday by hosting Florida’s first National Civics Bee, showcasing the civic knowledge of middle school students from across Okaloosa County. The March 11 event, held at Gregg Chapel Life Center, brought together 14 finalists who had been selected from more than 40 essay submissions on civics topics relevant to the local community. In collaboration with the Okaloosa County School Di…