As newly registered voters, Redhawks seniors not only reflect on the candidates for the upcoming election, but they also reflect on their new civil responsibilities.
Although upperclassmen are worried about other things than the election such as SAT’s, ACT’s, and what college they want to attend, this year’s election seems to have a great impact on them. Senior Redhawk and President of the National STEM Honors Society, Thanna Davis, shares her thoughts on this year’s Presidential election.
“I feel this is the most hate-filled and divided election we will ever have. It feels like either outcome will take a hard left or a hard right and there will be no in-between.”
Additionally, Davis states, “It’s hard to trust former President Trump because he wrongfully accuses immigrants of being criminals and doing heinous things like ‘eating our cats and dogs’… It has been hard to trust Harris because she has already had power and has been the Vice President for four years and these plans to lower taxes for middle-class citizens are only just now coming up.”
According to a PBS news article, Donald Trump became the first President to be impeached twice, being charged with incitement to insurrection. An article written for Politico states that support for Kamala Harris and the Democratic party has faltered due to an uncertain economy, inflation, and high cost of living.
AP Human Geography and Psychology teacher Mr. Galluzzo expands on how this year’s presidential election is different from others he’s experienced.
Mr. Galluzzo states, “Compared to other elections I have voted in, there is a lot of division surrounding this election. There is also a lot of misinformation surrounding the candidates and their viewpoints on social media.”
Mr. Galluzzo has also reflected on education surrounding this election and how students could be affected.
“The outcome of this election could certainly impact students, as regardless of which candidate wins, we could see students feeling uncomfortable discussing their political views and preferences in the classroom.”
According to an article written on NEAToday by Tim Walker, Project 2025 promises to dismantle the Department of Education, a vow that Donald Trump has repeated numerous times.
Thanna also speaks about important issues to her in this election which includes her protection as a woman.
Mr. Galluzzo states, “Compared to other elections I have voted in, there is a lot of division surrounding this election. There is also a lot of misinformation surrounding the candidates and their viewpoints on social media.”
Mr. Galluzzo has also reflected on education surrounding this election and how students could be affected.
“The outcome of this election could certainly impact students, as regardless of which candidate wins, we could see students feeling uncomfortable discussing their political views and preferences in the classroom.”
According to an article written on NEAToday by Tim Walker, Project 2025 promises to dismantle the Department of Education, a vow that Donald Trump has repeated numerous times.
