Photos: Trinity Classical Academy holds civic discourse with local leaders

Katherine Quezada
October 15, 2026
10:49 am

Trinity Classical Academy welcomed various political party members to engage with the senior honors government class last week Thursday and participate in a civic discourse aimed to teach students how to think.

Local leaders from all political parties were invited to speak on topics such as: economy, immigration, healthcare, government funding, foriegn affairs and military.

Democratic Party participant Ashley Calkins engages in a civic conversation with Trinity Classical Academy students on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Republican Party participant Joe Messina engages in a civic conversation with Trinity Classical Academy students on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Socialist Party participant Alexander Avalos engages in a civic conversation with Trinity Classical Academy students on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

The Trinity Classical Academy Honors Government class engages in a civic debate with local politicians on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Libertarian Party participant John Due engages in a civic conversation with Trinity Classical Academy students on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Katherine Quezada

Katherine has been a staff writer and photographer for The Signal since 2023. Have a news tip? Reach out to Katherine at [email protected] or on Instagram @Katsperspective.