Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hosts National Civics Bee for the 2nd Year

​Richmond, IN – The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Local National Civics Bee for the second consecutive year. This exciting event will take place on April 25, 6PM at IU East - Whitewater Hall.

The National Civics Bee provides students with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge of civics, history, and government, while also fostering an understanding of their role in shaping their communities and the nation. The Chamber is honored to provide a platform for these young scholars to demonstrate their commitment to civic engagement and learn the importance of being informed and active citizens.
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Here are the 20 students, in no particular order, participating in the 2025 Local National Civics Bee Competition, along with 2 alternates. These students proudly represent three schools in Wayne County: Hagerstown Middle School, Hibberd Middle School, and Northeastern Middle School.

Hagerstown Middle School:
Addison Schubert
Grace Mohr
Aaliyah Haskett
Colton Callahan
Lydia Herr
Elliott Gray
Honesti Arrington
Bella Mitchell
Cora Hokey
Layla Brown
Madyx Jarrett
Caden Nolan
Hibberd Middle School:
Josephine Wessel-McCoy
Taytem Rivera
Northeastern Middle School:
Brielle Moody
Addison Schubert
Molly Wissel
Hadley Nutty
Fiona Breitenbach
Hayden Goble
Alternates:
Lauren Boyce – NMS
Catarina Bailey - HMS

“We are thrilled to once again host the National Civics Bee and celebrate the incredible students in our community who are dedicated to learning about our nation’s government and history,” said Shawntel Baker, Director of Membership and Education at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. “This event not only highlights the importance of civic knowledge but also encourages the next generation to be actively engaged in our community.”

The event is free to attend and open to the public. Supporters, family members, and friends are encouraged to come out and cheer on the participants as they compete for the title of Local National Civics Bee Champion.
 
Thank you to the 2025 Local Civics Bee Sponsors:
Red
101.7 the Point
Merchant's Bank of Indiana
Sugar Creek
White
Comfort Suites
Earlham College
Blue
Cochran & Associates
Hoppe Jewelers
IU East
Reid Health
Rick Thomas Masonry
Transcendia
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About National Civics Bee
 
The National Civics Bee, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Civic Trust, is an annual competition aimed at improving civics education and literacy among middle school students, their families, and communities. The National Civics Bee helps elevate civics as a national priority through a network of state and local chambers across the country. The National Civics Bee is made possible through the generous support of its founding partner, the Daniels Fund, and other funders.