“Because it's important for voters to know what's going on so they can make an educated decision when they go to the polls.”

— Amelia Weil, freshman, Central Junior High School

“So that we're in a position to negotiate the laws we live by and influence our policies abroad.”

— Nate Davis, freshman, CJHS

“I think it's important so that you can choose how you want to live in your community.”

— Anthony Hurtado, seventh-grader, CJHS

“You have to stay informed so that you know if the people running for office are the people you want making decisions for you.”

— Daphnie Goff, freshman, CJHS

“So that you can make sure everything is fair and that no one is getting left out.”

— Justin Bethea, eighth-grader, CJHS

“Because the world needs to change.”

— Raven Jacques, eighth-grader, home school

“Because people all have their own opinions. If you don't vote for people who share your point of view, then you're not going to like the way everything is being run.”

— Nick Trybom, freshman, CJHS