Sunday Nov 04 2012
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Buljan Middle School students cast their votes in mock election
By: Anne Stokes / Press Tribune Correspondent
Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Buljan Middle School students voted for presidential candidates and on Propositions 34 and 37 in a mock election on Friday.
Buljan Middle School students voted for presidential candidates and on Propositions 34 and 37 in a mock election on Friday.
Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Eighth grade teacher Tiffany Palmer directs student poll workers at Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Eighth grade teacher Tiffany Palmer directs student poll workers at Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Eighth-grader Mathew Seibell, 13, registers to vote in Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Eighth-grader Mathew Seibell, 13, registers to vote in Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Eighth-grader Thalia Bennett, 13, votes in Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Eighth-grader Thalia Bennett, 13, votes in Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
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Eighth-graders Nolan Enos, 13, left, and Avery Denney, 13, tally ballots during Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Eighth-graders Nolan Enos, 13, left, and Avery Denney, 13, tally ballots during Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Seventh-grader Nick Mendieta, 12, votes during Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Seventh-grader Nick Mendieta, 12, votes during Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Seventh-graders Brenda Cazares, 12, and Destiny Cabrales, 12, cast their votes at the ballot box during Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Seventh-graders Brenda Cazares, 12, and Destiny Cabrales, 12, cast their votes at the ballot box during Buljan Middle School's mock election on Friday.
Buljan Middle School students voted in a mock election on Friday, casting their votes for the presidential candidates as well as for or against propositions 34, regarding California's death penalty, and 37, which requires labeling genetically engineered foods. The mock election was a hands-on way to educate students in the electoral process and the importance of voting.