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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Too Young to Vote, But Electing to Care The Washington Post featured an article yesterday entitled, "Too Young to Vote, But Electing to Care." In the article, Steve Hendrix, the author cites several examples of how students at high schools in and around the DC area are playing a part during this election season. Even though they can't yet vote, two best friends from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda have each found their niche in the political arena. One is the president of the school's Young Conservative Club and was an attendee of the Republican National Convention, volunteering for Sen. John McCain's campaign. The other is the founder of the school's Peace and Social Action Club and has been a volunteer on Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Teachers in the area describe the current student political activity as an extraordinary level of involvement by high school students in this year's election. Hundreds of local students, although they're not old enough to vote, are making phone calls, painting rally signs, knocking on doors and raising funds as each of the presidential campaigns enters its final days.
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