Wakefield Student Serves as Mass. Governor for a Day
A student from Wakefield's Nazareth Academy served as the state's "Governor for a Day" in April.
Look out, Deval. A Wakefield student took on the top legislative job in the state last month when she served as the state's "Governor for a Day" through the 65th annual Student Government Day program in Massachusetts. During Student Government Day, students play the role of elected or appointed officials to better understand what that individual’s role is in state government. Students also participate in mock debates, simulated committee hearings and House and Senate formal sessions. Sofia Pagliuca, 18, of Saugus, who attends Wakefield's Nazareth Academy was selected to be part of the April 13th program which brings in students from all over the state to learn about the role of state government. Not only that, but she was selected amongst …
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