CORREIA MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLDS MOCK ELECTION
WHAT: Voting and counting of ballots at Correia Middle School for 2012 presidential election
WHEN/WHERE: 2 p.m. counting, 2:30 p.m. result, Correia Middle School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107).
DETAILS: Students at the middle school are holding a mock election, with each classroom voting for members of an electoral college that will make the final decision. Voting will be taking place at 2 p.m., followed by counting and announcement of the results on a school-wide video hookup at 2:30. A convention-style atmosphere will be taking place when the results are announced. Students involved will be available for interviews and photographs. The school is using today's election as a demonstration to the students of not only how democracy works, but how the US Constitution's electoral college operates. Located in Pt. Loma, Correia Middle School has grades seven and eight.
CONTACT: Patricia Ladd, Principal, (619) 222-0476
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Jack Brandais • Communications Department • San Diego Unified School District • (619) 725-5570 (desk) •
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
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