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Constitution Day event celebrates freedom

By Brian Eastburn

 

The dining hall was abuzz on Sept. 17 with students who were pleasantly surprised there was an event happening when they entered, as Delaware Technical Community College Student Activities held the annual Constitution Day celebration, handing out pocket-sized Constitutions and Rita’s red, white and blue water ice.

 

 Freshmen Brooke Zuppo and Miranda Sobus were both excited about the activities and thought it was fantastic that the school was celebrating the Constitution.

 

 “I think it’s awesome, I hope they do a lot of activities like this,” Zuppo said.

 

Zuppo is a fan of the freedom of speech. “I think it’s great that you can say whatever you want,” Zuppo said. “Most countries don’t have that luxury.” 

 

Sobus thought it was great there was an event going on, yet she was thinking more with her stomach.  

 

“I like the free food,” Sobus said.

 

Before it was Constitution Day, Sept. 17, was known as Citizenship Day. In 2004, it became known as Constitution Day, as it was added as an amendment to the Omnibus spending bill of 2004 by Sen. Robert Byrd (D) W.V. It’s primary purpose was to educate people about the Constitution.

 

Denise Berry, head of Student Activities, deemed the event “a huge success,” and was honored to celebrate it with all of the students and faculty of Delaware Tech.

 

“We wanted to honor this day and celebrate the purpose, privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship,” Berry said.

 

Berry appreciates input from the students about how the event unfolded.

 

“There's always room for improvement with any event,” Berry said. “If the students want something different next year, we will try something different.”

 

Student Activities next event, a pumpkin carving contest and a best Halloween costume contest, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, in the dining hall from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.