Student Council Holds Mock Election

   Since the majority of students who attend Woodland are not of age to vote, the Woodland Regional Student Council, also known as WRSC, is holding a mock election.  The election will attempt to get the entire student body involved with politics, while informing the students about how the voting process works.

   The WRSC has promoted the mock election by decorating bulletin boards. The boards are eye-catching and informational.  Posted on them are magazine blurbs about the two main presidential candidates: John McCain and Barack Obama.  Students can read these blurbs at their own pleasure to make a well informed vote on Election Day.

   Students were able to register for the mock election one week in advance during their lunch waves.  The election will be held on November 3 during the school day.  Students who have registered will place their ballots in voting machines.  If they are unsure about how to use the machines, a member of the student council will teach them how to use the tabs and lever.

   A survey of 90 students who attend Woodland was conducted.  The survey showed that 59% plan to participate in the mock election.  58% believe their votes count.   61% know how to properly operate voting booths.  Lastly, 82% said they would vote when they are of legal age, while 4% were undecided.

   With these promising numbers, the WRSC is certainly an advocate for positive citizenship at Woodland Regional.  Hopefully, their efforts will get students more involved with politics and convince them to register to vote when they are of legal age.