2/14/13 - Local students with Howellâs âWe the Peopleâ team are seeking community support to help raise a hefty sum thatâs needed to make to the national competition in Washington DC. Howell High School senior Aaron Osborne is one of 29 students that make up the team that won the state finals congressional competition. Heâs with Unit One, which focuses on the historical and philosophical foundations of the Constitution. Osborn tells WHMI the team pulled through despite being underdogs at the state competition, so heâs excited and hopeful about making it to DC but acknowledges $50,000 is a lot of money to raise in a very short time. The team has been making brief presentations throughout the county and stopped by the Howell City Council meeting Monday night, where three individuals pledged $3,000 after hearing the pitch. That prompted Howell Mayor Phil Campbell to issue a challenge to the entire community, asking members step up and donate. And almost immediately several area business and organizations have stepped forward, including the Ted & Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, which has agreed to match the money raised by the students up to half of the amount needed. More information about sponsorship opportunities, upcoming events and fundraisers can be found in the link below. (JM)
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