U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot with Mason Middle School eighth-grader Jarrett Wilson Photo provided
When Jarrett Wilson received a chance to earn extra credit by attending a town hall meeting held by U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, he had a better idea.
The intrepid Mason Middle School eighth-grader approached the longtime legislator and invited him to speak at his school.
Chabot (R-Westwood) took Jarrett up on his offer when he spoke to about 200 students Monday on government and civics.
Students peppered Chabot with questions on hot-topic issues such as North Korea, gun control, same-sex marriage and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), along with more general questions on how congress members work together.
One forward student asked Chabot if he’s ever considered running for president. “Maybe someday, but no one has asked,” replied Chabot with a laugh.
“The student questions were excellent and Congressman Chabot was very candid in his answers,” said social studies teacher Renee Thole. “Jarrett earned his extra credit for sure.”