During their annual visit to Washington, D.C., as part of their eighth-grade curriculum study, students from Locust Valley Middle School saw the beauty of the many monuments and museums and met on Capitol Hill with Congressman Tom Suozzi.
Students visited government buildings, museums and national memorials such as Arlington National Cemetery; the Capitol Building; the International Spy Museum; the National Air and Space Museum; The Jefferson, Lincoln and Washington Memorials; the Supreme Court and the White House, among others.
At the highly engaging meeting with Rep. Suozzi, he tested the students’ knowledge of local, state and federal government systems. After sharing insights into his personal and political background, the Congressman opened the floor to a lively question-and-answer session.
To highlight the students’ civic expertise, Rep. Suozzi awarded official Congressional Challenge Coins to those who correctly answered his policy and history questions. This year’s recipients included Liam McGovern, Kosly Ronquillo and Juliana Spad-Drimmer, who were recognized for their exceptional participation during the visit.