January 20, 2009

Whether you're a democrat, a republican, an independent, a green or somewhere in between, everyone was focused on Election 2008. Students throughout the Watervliet City School District were no different, and teachers throughout the district took advantage of the election cycle's abundance of "teachable moments." 

Today, WJSHS students and staff crowded into the Media Center to see history made as Barack Obama became nation's 44th president.

"This is SO cool," said one student, amidst clapping and chants of "OBAMA! OBAMA" that broke out periodically throughout the ceremony.

"This day was a great opportunity for our students to live history instead of just reading about it in a book," said Superintendent Paul Padalino.

"Well, that's a relief!" said one student as the ceremony ended. "I wish he was my dad," said her friend.

Many students at WES also watched the inauguration.

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