Chief Justice John L. Weimer Observes Constitution Day at Morgan City High School - Press Release

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<p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><div align="left" style="text-align:center;"><table style="width:100%;background-color:#428bca;"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td bgcolor="#428bca" height="21" valign="middle" width="100%"><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">2021 Press Releases</span></strong></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="16%" style="width:100%;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div><table style="width:100%;text-align:center;"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="82" style="text-align:left;width:71px;">CONTACT:&nbsp;</td><td style="text-align:left;">Trina S. Vincent<br />504-310-2590</td></tr></tbody></table><div align="left" style="text-align:center;"><table style="width:100%;border-spacing:3px;background-color:#f7ebc6;"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="38%" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#212073;text-transform:uppercase;"><strong>September 17, 2021</strong></span></td><td width="62%"><p align="right"><span style="color:#212073;"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="text-align:center;"><strong></strong>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN L. WEIMER</strong><br /><strong>OBSERVES CONSTITUTION DAY AT MORGAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL</strong> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong></strong><strong style="text-align:center;">New Orleans, LA&minus;&nbsp;</strong>Amid COVID variants and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Ida, the Louisiana Supreme Court continues its work. Additionally, the Court, along with judges statewide, continues community outreach initiatives designed to bolster civics education for Louisiana&rsquo;s students. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer, in observance of Constitution Day, visited Morgan City High School in St. Mary Parish on Thursday, September 16, where he met with dual enrollment U.S. History and honors Civics students. The presentation was in conjunction with the Judges in the Classroom/Students in the Courtroom program.</p><p>Chief Justice Weimer coordinated the visit with St. Mary Parish Superintendent of Schools Dr. Teresa Bagwell and Morgan City High School Principal Tim Hymel to highlight the importance of civics education. Dr. Bagwell, who has previously brought students to visit the state&rsquo;s high court, was similarly enthusiastic about the visit by the Chief Justice.</p><p>St. Mary Parish, and especially Morgan City High School, has strong ties for Chief Justice Weimer. His Supreme Court district and the appellate district he served while a judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeal both include St. Mary Parish. Morgan City High School Principal Tim Hymel was first hired as a teacher by Chief Justice Weimer&rsquo;s cousin, also named John Weimer (but pronounced Why-mer). Principal Hymel also attended the Chief Justice&rsquo;s beloved alma mater, Nicholls State University, where he was a pitcher on the Colonel&rsquo;s baseball team alongside the Chief&rsquo;s brother-in-law, Louis Hymel. Further, retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Harry T. Lemmon, whose seat Chief Justice Weimer was elected to fill, was a member of the Morgan City High School&rsquo;s class of 1945. Justice Lemmon was a star athlete and a member of that school&rsquo;s hall of fame. </p><p>&ldquo;These coincidences join each of us with past ties and a present role in education, especially during a time when the importance of education must be made a priority for our students,&rdquo; said Chief Justice Weimer. &rdquo;There is no better time for the Judges in the Classroom/Students in the Courtroom program to support our state&rsquo;s educators in presenting civics education programs to students.&rdquo;</p><p>St. Mary Parish Superintendent of Schools Dr. Teresa Bagwell said, &ldquo;As educators we recognize the value of real-life experience in promoting learning that extends beyond the classroom. Programs that promote student understanding through those who are part of the process are so beneficial to their academic growth and possibly even their eventual career choice. We thoroughly enjoyed Justice Weimer&rsquo;s visit to Morgan City High School and are thankful for his role in advocating the Judges in the Classroom program.&rdquo;</p><p>Morgan City High School Principal Tim Hymel said, &ldquo;It was an honor to host a very special and highly knowledgeable &lsquo;teacher&rsquo; at Morgan City High School this morning as Justice Weimer met with our honors Civics and dual enrollment U.S. History students. His talent for explaining the role of the court and its challenges while answering questions posed by students is uniquely personable and offered them an insight into the application of Constitutional law that they will remember for years to come. As principal, I am grateful for the opportunity to welcome such a prestigious member of the court to our school and deeply appreciate his genuine support of education.&rdquo;</p><p>Constitution Day is a federal observance of September 17, 1787, when 39 Founding Fathers signed and adopted the U.S. Constitution, which recognizes the rights of all citizens whether by birth or naturalization. This year marks the 234th anniversary of this commemoration.</p><p><strong>For more information visit <a href="/">lasc.org</a> or contact Louisiana Supreme Court Public Information Specialist/Coordinator Trina S.&nbsp;Vincent at <a href="mailto:tvincent@lasc.org">tvincent@lasc.org</a> or (504) 310-2590</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>-30-</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><link rel="stylesheet" href="/press_room/press_releases/2021/images/2021-23_picgrid.css" /><div class="picgrid"><div><p><img src="/press_room/press_releases/2021/images/2021-23_CJ_Weimer_Constitution_Day_01.jpg" alt="Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer leads the Constitution Day 2021 program for students at Morgan City High School." /><br /><span class="caption">Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer leads the Constitution Day 2021 program for students at Morgan City High School.</span> </p></div><div><p><img src="/press_room/press_releases/2021/images/2021-23_CJ_Weimer_Constitution_Day_02.jpg" alt="Joining Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer at the Morgan City High School Constitution Day 2021 program were (l to r): Mr. Tim Hymel: Principal, Morgan City High School; Mr. Kenneth E. Alfred: President, St. Mary Parish School Board; Dr. Theresa T. Bagwell: Superintendent, St. Mary Parish Schools; Chief Justice Weimer; Ms. Sandy L. Holloway, District 3 Representative, BESE President; Representative Beryl A. Amedée, Louisiana House District 51; and Representative Vincent L. St. Blanc III, Louisiana House District 50." /><br /><span class="caption">Joining Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer at the Morgan City High School Constitution Day 2021 program were (l to r): Mr. Tim Hymel: Principal, Morgan City High School; Mr. Kenneth E. Alfred: President, St. Mary Parish School Board; Dr. Theresa T. Bagwell: Superintendent, St. Mary Parish Schools; Chief Justice Weimer; Ms. Sandy L. Holloway, District 3 Representative, BESE President; Representative Beryl A. Amed&eacute;e, Louisiana House District 51; and Representative Vincent L. St. Blanc III, Louisiana House District 50.</span> </p></div></div>
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