Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day

Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration on Sept. 16 at Hamilton Hall Plaza.

The event featured the spirited sounds of Wright State’s Fife and Drum Corps, setting the stage for a first-of-its-kind celebration at Wright State. Students, faculty and alumni gathered to enjoy a mix of music, ceremony and education to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Performances by the Collegiate Chorale and musical theatre students highlighted the event, along with a special moment for 2025 Wright State graduate Gabriel Fragasse, who was promoted to second lieutenant in the Army National Guard during the ceremony.

“We swear an oath to the Constitution, and that’s what makes America special, and there’s no better day to do that than today,” Fragasse said.

The event also featured a tribute flyover by students and staff from Wright State’s School of Aviation and panel discussions about the First and Second Amendments.

“It’s important to know about the constitution, what you’re protected by and what you can do,” said Shloka Ravinuthala, a sophomore biomedical engineering student who served as emcee.

Ravinuthala led students in a fun exercise to learn the Bill of Rights, using hand signals to help them remember the first 10 amendments.