By stepping into the South Carolina State House, third-graders experienced first-hand the government concepts they have been studying in class. They learned about the history of the building and viewed the House and Senate chambers before meeting with Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives Murrell Smith ’86. Speaker Smith talked with the students about his job, explained how laws are made, and answered their many questions, creating a meaningful educational opportunity outside of the classroom. The teachers are Mrs. Kathy Smith Coker ‘98, Mrs. Anne Gratz and Mrs. Joy Hendrix.