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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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 …

Student Governor Pagliuca's Speech - 21st Century Learning

A student from Wakefield's Nazareth Academy served as the state's "Governor for a Day" in April. The following is her speech she made to the students and legislators on 21st Century learning.

A student from Wakefield's Nazareth Academy served as the state's "Governor for a Day" in April. The following is the speech she made to the students and legislators on 21st Century learning. ---- Lieutenant Governor and fellow Constitutional Officers, Madame President, Madame Speaker and Members of the Senate and of the House, Members of the Judiciary, and other distinguished guests; Being the proverbial “number one” can sometimes be quite a difficult position to maintain. Once considered “the first” or “the best,” the hopes of who you are and who you will become are elevated significantly.  Be it in school, on a sports team, or even in your own family, the moment that you exceed people’s expectations, those people can rightfully …

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