Students learn about democracy

In a mock election, Monroe Intermediate School students cast their vote for who they wanted as the next President of the United States of America.

The teachers felt this was a good way to teach the children about the election process.

“We felt students needed the opportunity to voice their opinions and it gave us the chance to teach responsibility that comes with being a citizen,” MIS teacher Lori Hastert said.

Prior to voting on Friday and Monday, the students had the opportunity to research and compare each presidential candidates to determine which one lined up more with what they be...