MORRISVILLE – National Honor Society (NHS) students at Peoples Academy in Morrisville were asked whether they would vote in this election if they had the opportunity. Other seniors who could vote shared their plans for voting and why.
Senior Abigail Bunch remarked that even if she could vote she wouldn’t because “the electoral college is already decided so there’s no point.”
Another NHS senior felt they would vote if able to, as “It’s an important way to practice democracy in our country. I think even if the electoral college is determined there are lower positions that still need a vote.”
Devin Hatoff stated that, although he isn’t able to vote, given the opportunity he would because, “The election is so close that literally every vote counts and that if you don’t it’s almost like you don’t care.”
Emily Plante agreed with Hatoff, saying she would vote “Because the more votes there are, the more influence.”
Two members of the senior class who are 18 and able to vote shared their thoughts on voting in this election. Calvin Morwood said he wouldn’t because he feels “It is chaos either way.” He later stated that he feels local elections are more important.
Masson Wells, on the other hand said “I plan to vote but want to educate myself. I don’t want to be influenced. I want to see what my opinion is then vote.”
When asked why it is important for first-time student voters to vote, Advanced Placement U.S. History teacher Courtney Emerson said “It’s the first time that you as a U.S. citizen get to use your voice and at the end of the day, your voice is your power.”
Students in Emerson’s class were briefly taught about swing states and how they can affect the presidential election.
Olivia Saras is an intern in her senior year at People’s Academy in Morrisville.
