Miss Springville/Mapleton Says "Get Out and Vote"

Abbey Eriksson, Miss Springville/Mapleton, came to Cherry Creek and visited with the 6th graders to teach them about the importance of voting. She came prepared with a powerpoint to talk about the history of voting, why we vote and how important it is for everyone to make the decision now to vote when they are old enough. Abbey hopes to have an additional voting booth for young voters at the next formal election to allow them the experience of voting, even if it won't count in the final tally. She left voting stickers for each student and a voting treat to sweeten their desire to vote in the future. Cherry Creek 5th and 6th graders did hold a mock vote during the last presidential election to help them appreciate the power of the vote.