Elmhurst Kindergarteners Conducted a Much Cleaner, Cuter Election Than Our Own

Submitted by Elmhurst Academy.

ELMHURST, IL — In conjunction with the national elections, Elmhurst Academy’s kindergarteners wrap up their own presidential race as they selected their new class leaders to guide them into the new school year. After a month of campaigns, debates, and learning about elections, the kindergarten class congratulated Gabby Ziehr as President and Kenzie Byford as Vice President of the Elmhurst Academy 2016-17 Kindergarten Class.

The students jumpstarted their political study by looking deeper into the branches of government, presidential qualifications, and responsibilities one has when holding a position of power. With this strong foundation, the kindergarteners were motivated to become more informed citizens and mature presidential candidates as they ventured into class elections.

In early October, all kindergarten students participated in the class’s primary elections where they chose a charity to represent, developed a professional platform, and reached out to the school community with powerful campaigns and advertisements.

Following these elections, Miss Ziehr and Miss Byford were the only two who remained in the race and went head-to-head in the long-awaited ‘Kindergarten Debate.’ In the debate, each student addressed essential topics such as their ideas for change in the school and ways to foster a thriving classroom environment.

The kindergarten class’s final voting, which took place on election day, concluded with over eighty votes from students, teachers, and family members. November 9th’s results were celebrated with local leader and Elmhurst mayor, Steven M. Morley. Mayor Morley’s presence helped stress to the students the impact they can continue to make on the future.

Excited and hopeful for her presidential term, Miss Gabby Ziehr selected the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry as her charity to raise needed funds. “Over 100,000 people in different countries are at risk of being hungry. The pantry is important because it gives food to every person in the area that needs it,” said the new Kindergarten Class President.

The Kindergarten Inaugural Ball is set for later this week to celebrate the commencement of the class’s new impactful leaders.

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All photos courtesy of Elmhurst Academy.