Meet the People — NVCCE Alumni Story Form
You were part of We the People or National History Day in Nevada. We want to know what that experience did — not just then, but now. Answer as many questions as you want; even three good answers give us a story. Most questions are optional. Takes about 10–15 minutes.
About You
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Publish Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Current Location (City, State)
LinkedIn / Website / Social Handle
One Last Thing — How Else Can We Work Together?
How are you connected to NVCCE?
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I was a We the People student
I was a National History Day student
I am a parent or family member of a student
I am a teacher or coach
I have judged or volunteered at a hearing or contest
I work with a partner organization or business
I am a community member who cares about civic education
Other
How would you like to be part of the 40 for 40 campaign?
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Make a gift of $40 or more
Start my own fundraising page and ask my network
Share my story for the Meet the People blog
Volunteer as a judge or evaluator at a We the People hearing
Mentor or coach a team
Introduce NVCCE to a business or funder I know
Help find old photos, programs, or news clippings
Speak at an event or on a panel
Just keep me in the loop for now
Other
Do you have photos or materials from past We the People or National History Day years?
Yes, and I can share them
Yes, but I would need help digitizing them
Maybe — I would have to look
No
Your Program Years
Which NVCCE program(s) did you participate in?
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We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
National History Day in Nevada
Project Citizen/Project Community
Another NVCCE program
Other
Nevada school attended
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Program years
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Teacher or coach
Competition level
Classroom / school level
Regional competition
Nevada state competition
National competition
I don't remember
Not applicable
Topic or unit
Then: What It Felt Like
What do you remember most vividly?
What was hard?
When did something click?
Now: What You're Doing Today
What are you doing today?
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How did you get from there to here?
Did the program shape what you studied or do now?
The Skills That Stuck
Which skills do you use now?
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Public speaking and presenting
Building an argument
Research and evaluating sources
Writing clearly
Performing under pressure
Collaborating on a team
Reading dense or primary documents
Thinking on my feet under questioning
Understanding how government actually works
Seeing multiple sides of an issue
Managing a project and its deadlines
Interviewing people
Other
Describe a recent example where you used one of these skills
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What can you do now because of the program that many people had to learn later or never?
How are you civically engaged today?
I vote in every election I can
I've served on a board or commission
I've worked on a campaign
I volunteer in my community
I teach or coach students
I've spoken at a public meeting
I follow local government closely
I've run for office
I work in public service, law, education, or policy
I'm still finding my lane
Other
Has your view of citizenship or democracy changed since high school?
Why It Matters Now
What would you say to Nevada students in these programs right now, in the year America turns 250?
What would you say to someone deciding whether to fund civic education in Nevada?
In one or two sentences: why do these programs matter?
Anything else you wish we had asked?
Photos, Permission, and What's Next
Photo of you today
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Photo from your program years
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Photo caption or credit
Publishing permission
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Yes — NVCCE may publish my story, name, and photos on the blog, website, social media, and campaign materials
Please use my first name only
Please contact me before publishing anything
Open to follow-up
Being one of the Founding 40 fundraisers in the 40 for 40 campaign
A longer interview for a full profile
Speaking at an NVCCE event
Connecting us with other alumni
Judging or volunteering at a competition
Just sharing my story for now — thanks
Other alumni we should hear from
Best way to reach you
Best time to reach you
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