Anika Boyce
When most people think of November, they think of Thanksgiving. But they should also think about elections.
This time next year the 2016 presidential election will be occurring and many of the current seniors at GHS will be on their way to the polls.
In order to prepare for the election, students can watch the primary debates for the Republican and Democratic parties. By watching these debates, students can learn how the main candidates stand on the current issues.
Here at GHS some students are already prepared to vote. Senior Amanda Taylor is very invested in her future. She does research on her candidates to determine their stands on issues and who she will be voting for. She believes that many students are not active in the election process and that they should become more involved because it is their future as well.
“I think it is important to vote because every vote counts. And whoever gets elected into office will have a big impact on my future,” Taylor said.
While some students are sure of whom they want to vote for, others aren’t voting at all for many reasons. They lack knowledge on how to vote or what they’re voting on. They may be too young to vote. Or they don’t want to be involved in politics.
“I think voting is very important. But I don’t always understand the language or topics that the candidates speak on,” sophomore Charles Skipper said.
Although Skipper is not aware of all the topics and knowledge, he still plans to vote when eligible.
Any students who will be eligible to vote in the next election should watch the debates and also do research on the candidates and their stands. Also, registering to vote is a start.
Remember, every vote counts.
When most people think of November, they think of Thanksgiving. But they should also think about elections.
This time next year the 2016 presidential election will be occurring and many of the current seniors at GHS will be on their way to the polls.
In order to prepare for the election, students can watch the primary debates for the Republican and Democratic parties. By watching these debates, students can learn how the main candidates stand on the current issues.
Here at GHS some students are already prepared to vote. Senior Amanda Taylor is very invested in her future. She does research on her candidates to determine their stands on issues and who she will be voting for. She believes that many students are not active in the election process and that they should become more involved because it is their future as well.
“I think it is important to vote because every vote counts. And whoever gets elected into office will have a big impact on my future,” Taylor said.
While some students are sure of whom they want to vote for, others aren’t voting at all for many reasons. They lack knowledge on how to vote or what they’re voting on. They may be too young to vote. Or they don’t want to be involved in politics.
“I think voting is very important. But I don’t always understand the language or topics that the candidates speak on,” sophomore Charles Skipper said.
Although Skipper is not aware of all the topics and knowledge, he still plans to vote when eligible.
Any students who will be eligible to vote in the next election should watch the debates and also do research on the candidates and their stands. Also, registering to vote is a start.
Remember, every vote counts.