Poltical stumping at Delta High School

In honor of Election Day, I thought I'd post pictures of a mock debate last week at Delta High School.

Here's a note from social studies teacher John Weber about the event:

"The students of Delta High School have participated in several events leading up to the presidential election on Nov. 4. Government students and members of the Student Council have been creating informative campaign posters, not only for the presidential race, but also for other statewide races. All students at the high school had a chance to register to vote for our mock election which will be held on the 4th.

The big event of this process took place on Oct. 29 when we held our mock presidential debate. The program opened with an address by Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson on the importance of public service and voting. We continued with campaign commercials produced by Government students, and ended the event with a mock debate.

Students, Ashley Glaus, moderator; Matthew Brucker, Sen. Barack Obama; Allen Seabaugh, Sen. John McCain; David Nettles, Sen. Joe Biden; and Heather Kneir, Gov. Sarah Palin, played the roles of the candidates and discussed issues including education, college tuition, tax plans, foreign policy and the war in Iraq. The program was a great success and students will be better prepared to cast an informed vote on Tuesday."