Martinsburg Student Engages with County Officials at Meeting
Social studies lessons come to life at county commission meeting
The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025
By Staff
An eighth-grader from Saint Joseph School in Martinsburg, Jeremiah Simpson II, participated as an honorary commissioner during a Berkeley County meeting, witnessing discussions on support for nearby areas, notably Jefferson County. The county's effort to transport at-risk individuals from the soon-to-be-closed day-report program demonstrates inter-county collaboration to aid nonviolent offenders. Simpson's engagement reflects practical lessons on government roles, echoing his classroom studies on county officials and their responsibilities, inspiring his future aspirations in engineering and architecture.