Government and Economics teachers take seniors to vote
- Alizabeth Westfall
- Nov 7, 2025
- 2 min read
To increase citizen participation at a young age, the government and economics teachers took eligible seniors to vote on Election Day at the administrative building.
These students were able to vote after the government and economics team offered voter registration on campus during the school day.
“Everyone should vote, if you don’t then you kind of don’t have a say in your everyday life.” government teacher Mark Saenz said.
Voting is a way for everyone to give their input about what's happening politically.
“Voting is a sign of civic responsibility,” Saenz said. “And it's one of your basic rights that’s guaranteed in the constitution.”
As seniors are taking government or economics, they are able to see how their voice matters within the government.
“I feel proud that I can participate in our country,” senior Stephanie Obregon said. “I probably wouldn’t vote if I wasn’t given the opportunity that the school has provided for me.”
As students prepared to vote for the election, they’ve also been able to learn more about politics and where they stand politically.
“The research behind voting was very intriguing," Obregon said. “Looking through each proposition and the facts for and against it was very interesting.”
Senior Celeste Perez reflected on how voting affects one’s everyday life.
“You don’t know what's going to happen if you do or don't vote,” Perez said. “You have to consider what will affect you and others.”
After their efforts, teachers felt proud to walk students to the polls.
“Seeing so many seniors either registered to vote or actively participating is very rewarding,” Saenz said. “They now have the chance to understand the importance of voting.”
Saenz reminds students that their voices matter.
“This is the perfect time for seniors to vote with everything going on in the world, using their voice to express the rights and wrongs of the government,” Saenz said.
Obregon expressed gratitude to her teachers for encouraging her active participation in the democratic process.
“It makes me feel very empowered to know that I can get my voice across this democracy,’ Obregon said “I get the chance to evolve with the government.”
