SECRETARY DANIELS HOSTS SPRING YOUNG VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008
Secretary Daniels advises students on the importance of voting during the annual spring young voters program.
Over 200 students from 35 schools statewide to attend
(LITTLE ROCK, AR)—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels is hosting over 200 students from 35 schools statewide this week for an annual spring young voter education program.
Daily sessions include a mock election, a review of the history of voting rights in America, information on high school poll worker programs, and a discussion on civil rights led by Amy Garrett, Education Specialist with the Central High National Historic Site. Eligible students will also be given the opportunity to register to vote before the program concludes with a guided tour of the Arkansas State Capitol.
“Our young voter education programs are structured to engage the next generation of Arkansans in the political process,” said Secretary Daniels. “Civic education is a responsibility we all share as we work to ensure that our youth have the knowledge and tools to be active participants in government at every level.”
The spring young voter education program is being presented at the Association of Arkansas Counties Building at 1415 W. Third Street in Little Rock from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on March 11-13.
The Secretary of State’s office offers an additional young voter education program each fall.
The following secondary schools have registered to participate in this week’s program:
DeWitt School, Arkansas County
Norfork School, Baxter County
Gravette School, Benton County
Warren School, Bradley County
Berryville School, Carroll County
Chicot County School, Chicot County
Rector School, Clay County
Woodlawn School, Cleveland County
Emerson High School, Columbia County
Wonderview School, Conway County
Morrilton School, Conway County
Wynne School,Cross County
Dumas School, Desha Count
Monticello School, Drew County
Drew High School, Drew County
Cutter Morning Star School, Garland County
Sheridan High School, Grant County
Kings of Kings Christian Academy, Hot Spring County
Watson Chapel Jr. High School, Jefferson County
Pine Bluff School, Jefferson County
Lafayette County School, Lafayette County
Genoa Central School, Miller County
Fouke School, Miller County
Manila High School, Mississippi County
Oden High School, Montgomery County
Emmet School, Nevada County
Camden Fairview School, Ouachita County
Harmony Grove School, Ouachita County
Centerpoint School, Pike County
Van-Cove School, Polk County
NLR West Campus School, Pulaski County
Highland School, Sharp County
Palestine-Wheatley School, St. Francis County
Rose Bud School, White County
Beebe High School, White County
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Contact: Natasha Naragon
Phone: (501) 683-1441
Email: natasha.naragon@sos.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels
256 State Capitol Building
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 682-1010
Website: www.sos.ar.gov
Email: arsos@sos.ar.gov
