The 2024 elections have concluded, and SCHS students Mady Orosco, Noah Case, Jayden Knaff, Isaiah McRoberts, Brady Reed, and Max Sheils give their perspectives on voting, and the outcome of the election.
Like many other seniors, Mady Orosco was new to voting, and took the advice of her family and peers. When asked on whether voting was important to her, she explained her thoughts on the importance of regional voting and elections.
“I was interested in how it worked and I was taking advice from many people on how to do it,” Orosco said. “For the local government, I feel like it’s important to vote for that.”
For Noah Case, voting was more than just a right, it was a responsibility. Case, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, was eager to cast his ballot.
“I felt like it was my duty to vote,” Case said. “I wanted Trump to win, and voting was my way to make that happen.”
Max Sheils echoed the importance of participating in elections, though his focus was on the broader impact of his vote. Sheils expressed satisfaction with the Republican victories in the election.
“Change was needed, and I’m glad Republicans were winning across America,” Sheils stated. “It feels good knowing I contributed to it.”
Jadyen Knaff was tense about the prospect of voting, but understood its importance for engaging in democracy.
“It was a nerve racking feeling having a say in a conflict with the whole country,” Knaff said. “It’s important to have your voice heard, no matter your political beliefs.”
Isaiah McRoberts could not vote this election, however explained how it is important to treat the election with fairness and professionalism.
“I couldn’t vote, but I knew it would’ve been important to be respectful and mature about it,” McRoberts said.
Brady Reed, despite also not voting, emphasized the importance of making your voice heard and striving for a better future.
“Even though I didn’t vote, I still believe it’s a responsibility to try to get better leadership,” Reed explained. “Our economy and people deserve an administration that works for them.”
The three SCHS seniors highlighted varying perspectives, all centered on the importance of civic engagement, no matter how they participated or didn’t, in the election process.
