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September 09, 2004

Jefferson Forest Young Democrats

I certainly love reading and posting this. Not only am I JFHS '92, but this submission comes from one of my own former teachers, a dear friend and a diehard Democrat. Awesome work, Ms. Hi... uh, Martha! :) -Aaron

Yes, Virginia, there ARE Democrats in Forest, VA. Long recognized as a Republican stronghold Forest has been harboring many teens riled up and ready to work for the Democratic Party this year.

At the first meeting yesterday 35 high school students showed up and signed up. Many of these kids have already volunteered at the Lynchburg headquarters and are ready to do more for John Kerry.

One goal of the club is the establish a charter and become one of the few high schools in Virginia to have a chartered YD group. We presently have our constitution and are feeling our way through the process.

Our meetings will be held every Wednesday during 'flex time' (1:57-2:13 PM) until the election and at the next meeting we will elect officers. Fund raising ideas will also be discussed as well as holding a 'first debate' party the 30th of September!

Sponsors of the club include JF teachers Erica Aube, Kathe Feinman, Debra Woodson and myself. We will keep you posted!

Martha Hicks

While we're on the topic of Democrats and schools, check out this comment last night from Blair Reeves of the University Democrats at UVA.

Posted by amahler at September 9, 2004 08:56 AM

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