The presidential campaign is in full swing, and with this year’s vital election a mere two months away,  it is apparent that adults are not the only ones excited to make a difference, and submit their votes.
Many WS seniors after years of waiting finally have the ability to cast their votes this upcoming November.
“I am super excited I get to vote,” said senior Scott Helmer. “It is the first year I actually get to have an opinion, and my opinion is Team Obama.”
Seniors feel this is an exciting time, it gives a feeling of self-worth knowing that their vote can actually make a difference, and have a say in who leads our great country. A majority of the seniors feel they are lucky to have made the birthdate cut, but some seniors who have the ability to vote do not feel the same way.
“I am not very excited to vote,” said senior Austin Cheney. “I am not sure I know enough about the candidates, or if I am even qualified enough.”
A lot of student voters admitted they do not really keep up with the campaign, and do not know much about the election as a whole.  The most they hear about it is what is playing on the radio during the drive to school, or what is being shown on the evening news by their parents. On the other side of the spectrum, some students do feel qualified to vote, and that they have their own opinions on political matters.
“I am probably voting for Obama,” said senior David Wilde. “My parents are as well, but I feel I have my own opinions, and have made my own personal decision.”
This summer the presidential campaign was not only viewed on television by the students and residents of the Springfield area, but also in person when WS was selected to hold a campaign rally for Paul Ryan. He and other local, important political figures such as John Cook, Danny Vargas, and Frank Wolfe along with their staff and many different media crews, all came to the WS gymnasium and gave speeches. The doors were opened at 2:15, by 3:00 lines were wrapped around the side of the school, and the parking lot was completely full. The turnout was phenomenal, and even included a few WS students.
“I am a really big Romney supporter, and strong republican,” said sophomore Jake Tyler, “It is so cool that Paul Ryan is here at our school, he was a good choice for vice president candidate.”
As high school students it is easy to be distracted by things other than politics. Between school, homework, sports, and social networking to keep us occupied it is hard to get involved in following the campaign and learning enough about each candidate.
“Students need to get more involved in politics,” said senior Jazmin Sabah. “We are voting for our future.”