In conjunction with their study of different functions and levels of government, fourth and fifth graders took a field trip this week. They observed a hearing in the courtroom of Susan K. Lee, United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Lee is an alumni parent (sons Ben and Sam graduated from St. Peter's). She invited us to visit the Joel W. Solomon building and the U.S. Courthouse. She arranged for a tour of the building and a visit to Judge Curtis Collier's courtroom as well. It was an amazing experience for the children, teachers and chaperones-- a lesson in respect for individuals and authority.
Parent Krista Starnes (mother to fourth grader John Starnes) coordinated the visit; alum parent Hallie McFadden and parent Bill Hannah (both attorneys) attended the students' visit as well.
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