CT Primary Day in the LMC

Shannon Ahearn
Michelle Passarelli, social studies teacher, talks with students waiting on line to “vote” in the Connecticut Primary for president. Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders took DHS, but Hillary Clinton won the real Democrat Primary while Donald Trump won the GOP.

May 4, 2016

Civics classes went to the media center as voting booths were set up and students voted for presidential candidates as well as ranked a number of issues in terms of importance to them.

Ariana Gonzalez, 16, voted for Bernie Sanders for the 2016 elections. Gonzalez explains, "...I think he has a better plan for our country than other candidates."
Shannon Ahearn
Ariana Gonzalez, 16, voted for Bernie Sanders for the 2016 elections. Gonzalez explains, “…I think he has a better plan for our country than other candidates.”

 

Shivam is a 17 year old who voted for Bernie Sanders for the 2016 elections. He states, "I feel his take on education is...accurate for our generation."
Shannon Ahearn
Shivam is a 17 year old who voted for Bernie Sanders for the 2016 elections. He states, “I feel his take on education is…accurate for our generation.”