In September, our little miss Aubrey Anne wanted to run for 6th grade class President. She was excited to run and said that she would be able to handle it if she didn't win. So, she filled out the application got it signed by me and a couple of teachers and began her "campaign." She got to put up 3 posters and handed out little stickers to kids at the school asking them to vote for her. She also had to write a speech and give the speech to the 4th, 5th and 6th graders. My mom was in town so she got to come and hear Aubrey give her speech. Patrick and his girlfriend Dani also came to hear and support Aubrey! She looked so pretty the day she did her speech. We braided her hair and then put it in a bun. She looked so professional and grown up!!
Her slogan was, "Vote for Aubrey Anne, cuz I'll take a stand!" We all worked to come up with a slogan she would like and that would be catchy. Corey and Patrick ran for Vice President when they were at Allen and had funny "catchy" slogans too. Corey's slogan was, "Vote for Corey Snowman...cuz my enthusiasm will never melt away!" Patrick's slogan was, "Vote for Pat cuz that's where it's at; and if you don't what's up with dat??" Hahaha...are we witty and creative or what!!???
They had actual voting booths set up in the cafeteria, where each student took their turn to go in and vote. They also had boards up with each candidate and their picture on it so the students could recall who was running and for which office. I thought having actual voting booths up was such a great learning experience for the students!! Hopefully it got the kids excited about voting one day when they are 18!!
Well, I'm sad to say that she didn't win. She was disappointed but also really liked the girl that won. Over all it was a very good experience and it helped to build confidence in herself!
