The resolution recognizes the exceptional achievements of the Tahoma High School We the People team, which has demonstrated outstanding knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and civic education. The team recently won their 16th consecutive state championship and will represent Washington state at the national finals in Washington, D.C. this spring, aiming to improve upon their previous top five finish. The team is coached by Gretchen Wulfing, a distinguished educator honored multiple times for her contributions to civic education, who has played a significant role in fostering students' understanding of foundational democratic principles.
Furthermore, the resolution highlights the positive impact of the We the People program on students, noting that participants tend to engage more in civic activities, including higher voter registration rates and better performance in civic knowledge assessments. The Tahoma High School team has consistently excelled at the national level, placing in the Top 10 for nine out of the last ten years, showcasing their commitment to civic engagement and education. The resolution concludes by honoring the individual team members as "Warriors of the Constitution" and calls for copies of the resolution to be sent to the team, their coach, and the school principal to acknowledge their achievements.