Constitution Signing Kicks Off Nic Forum

Sat., Sept. 20, 1997

From Staff And Wire Reports

North Idaho College will kick off its 1997 Popcorn Forum season with a commemorative signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Local residents will portray historical characters for an in-depth discussion of the Constitution with area 8th- and 11th-grade students from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 1 - 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Boswell Hall auditorium.

Coeur d’Alene attorney Scott Reed will portray fourth U.S. President James Madison, while NIC anthropology instructor Alan Lamb will portray Benjamin Franklin. The two will discuss the formation of the Constitution with special emphasis on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th amendments, which deal with slavery, due process, women’s rights and the right to vote.

Eleanor Roosevelt, portrayed by Judy Whatley, and Rosa Parks, played by Pat Johnson, will speak on the importance of the civil rights amendments.

The one-hour presentations will end by allowing students in the audience to discuss future amendments they think should be adopted.

NIC’s Popcorn Forum is in its 28th year and is intended to provide the community with a free expression of divergent viewpoints regarding a broad range of questions, issues and problems.

The next forum - a tribute to veterans - is scheduled for November 11.

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