The 2000 Project Citizen state finals took place May 25th at the Capitol Rotunda. There were 7 outstanding portfolios that were judged. Each of the participating students had an opportunity to participate in an informal hearing where they talked about what they thought about the project and what they learned through the process.

Our thanks for St. Croix Catholic School students and Gail Huschle their teacher and to Hidden Oaks Middle School students and Jamie Domini their teacher for their participation in this year's competition.

The 2000 Project Citizen Portfolios:

Flying High with Pride...or Prejudice (took a look at the Minnesota state flag)
Over Prescription of Ritalin
Gun Control
School Funding
Graduation Standards
School Dress Codes
Teen Smoking

And the winner is:

School Funding

from Hidden Oaks Middle School

Their portfolio will be sent on for national competition at the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Legislatures this July in Indianapolis, IL.