Governor McDonnell Addresses ODACS Students at 2012 State Government Day

On January 30, Governor Bob McDonnell joined about 100 ODACS students on the Capitol steps for a brief photo opportunity.  Before standing with the young people for the photo, he challenged them to be involved as much as possible in the political process.

Other activities for the annual event included attending committee meetings, visiting with legislators in their offices, touring Virginia's historic Capitol building, and eating pizza!  Ten different ODACS schools were represented this year.  Students also participated in a trivia contest.  Winners were Chris Ferguson from Landmark Christian School in Richmond and Dylan Keefe from Great Hope Baptist School in Chesapeake.  Each young man took home a copy of a book by Attorney David Gibbs, "Understanding the Constitution:  Ten Things Every Christian Should Know about the Supreme Law of the Land."

The 2013 ODACS State Government Day is scheduled for Monday, January 28.

More than 150 Attend 2011 State Government Day

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was among the special guests who addressed the ODACS students gathered for the annual ODACS State Government Day on January 24, 2011.  The Attorney General spoke to the students about Virginia's lawsuits challenging the federal government's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and challenging EPA regulations.  Another guest, Delegate Jimmie Massie, informed the students about current School Choice legislation.  Students also attended seminars on the nature of politics led by Miss Maureen Wiebe, AACS Legislative Director in Washington, DC, and by her assistant, Miss Courtney Holloway.  Other activities included observing committee meetings, visiting legislators in their offices, and touring Virginia's historic State Capitol.