Jellick Elementary Students Present Mock Presidential Debate

What

Jellick Elementary Students Present Mock Presidential Debate

When

11/4/2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Where

Jellick Elementary

Elementary Students Present Mock Presidential Debate on Election Day – Nov. 4

Rowland Heights, CA -- GATE students at Jellick Elementary will play the roles of the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees (and campaign managers, hosts and moderators) in a mock debate next Tuesday, November 4 at 9:15 a.m. on the Jellick playground. Led by GATE teacher Tracy Do, 4^th – 6^th grade students have been preparing for weeks for this first-time school event.  Student moderators will present questions to the candidates on a variety of different issues - education, economy and environment.

Roles Played by Student Team:

*Senator John McCain: William Hua (6th)

*Senator Barack Obama: Ajeet Bhatia (4th)

Senator Joe Biden: Kevin Choi (5th)

Governor Sarah Palin: Michael Phillips (6th)

Republican Campaign Managers: Winson Bi (5th) and Hannah Hernandez (6th)

Democratic Managers: Jious Mira and Luan Nguyen (both 5th)

Moderators: Diamond Casiano (5th) Javier Velasco (6th) Sean Alberto (6th)

Announcers/Hosts: Katreena Orquita (4th) and Flora Tan (4th)