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Covenant Day Debate tomorrow
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Posted on Mar 24 2008
The NMI Council for the Humanities invites the public to attend the 6th Annual Covenant Day Debate tomorrow, March 26, 6:30pm at the Visitors Center Theater of American Memorial Park. Admission is free of charge.
The debate is an annual event that promotes research, critical thinking and debating skills and encourages junior high and high school students to examine key Covenant-related issues that affect life in the Commonwealth.
The Covenant is the political document that establishes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and its unique relationship with the United States.
This year’s competition will be in a town hall format featuring two finalists each competing in a junior division and a senior division. They will debate the pros and cons of permitting non-U.S. citizens to serve on Commonwealth juries.
Judges for the event include Jane Mack, former judge Edward Manibusan and Nhing Reyes. Patricia B. Coleman will serve as moderator. Contact Council staff at 235-4785 for additional details about this event.
The Council sponsors this event each year, in conjunction with the National Forensic League and Middle School Forensic League. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]
