Today October 13th, 2010 we the Capitol Hill Characters met Sandra Day O'Connor. We presume that you know who she is, but..... if you don't we'll be nice and tell you. Sandra Day O'Connor grew up on a ranch and in her words was "a cowgirl" somehow this cowgirl who had a standard education as a child ended up becoming the first woman admitted into the Supreme Court. Previously she had participated in all three branches of her state's government. Not only did she become one of the nine Justices in the Supreme Court, but she also became the Chief Justice! Today she came to our school and as much as the four of us would like to say that she came because she wanted to meet four girls with sparkling, even if quirky, personalities it was actually just that we were lucky with what time our history class was. Still it was absolutely amazing. You'd think that a woman in her eighth decade would be fragile, but you are WRONG! As soon as Sandra Day O'Connor entered the classroom it was obvious that she was a spirited woman. We spent the class time playing on iCivics (check it out people it is awesome) a program that she sponsors and we then got to ask her questions. It was remarkable to meet a woman who has inspired so many people, especially since she was so nice and funny! According to her she is happy to have retired because "I think twenty five years was enough!" and that one reason she was chosen to be a justice was because "President Reagan knew I was a cowgirl at heart and he liked that." She clearly believes that all of us can do what she has done and do amazing things as long as we work really hard. From this experience we have learned that no matter what your upbringing or where you come from you can accomplish anything!
Love,
Mariah F., Taylor S., Grace M., and Evelyn M.
P.S Check out iCivics at www.icivics.org
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