APS Student Finishes Third in State Civics Bee

A student from Albuquerque Public Schools recently raised the district’s banner by winning a state contest.

Eisenhower Middle School student Eliza Sprinkle earned third place at the New Mexico State Civics Bee competition. The event was held on June 13 at Berna Facio Professional Development Center in Albuquerque.

The competition brought together top students from across the state, according to APS. 

Sprinkle advanced to Round 3, which involved public speaking and a question-and-answer segment with judges. She took home a $250 check after securing third place. 

The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Foundation and APS partnered to hold the event.

About the National Civics Bee

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation organizes the National Civics Bee as an annual initiative. It invites students in grades 6-8 to explore civics and create a change in their communities. 

Finalists not only vie for prizes in the competition. They also develop their writing, public speaking, and civic knowledge while building connections with peers. 

Students submit a four-paragraph essay to qualify for the Civics Bee. The write-up outlines a community issue, proposes solutions, and connects the idea to the values that shaped the country. 

Judges across the nation review the essays. They then select 20 to compete in regional competitions.

Sprinkle qualified for the Regional Civics Bee competition with an essay on driver safety and the license renewal quiz. She competed alongside three other APS students at regionals and finished second.