Addison Trail and Willowbrook host Mock Elections

Addison Trail junior Mena Severino and senior Carlos Alvarez participate in Addison Trail's Mock Election on Oct. 6.

Top left and right: Willowbrook sophomore Nikki Linardakis participates in Willowbrook's Mock Election on Nov. 8. Bottom left: Willowbrook seniors Ben Espinoza (left) and Zach Kjeldsen cast their votes. Bottom right: Members and sponsors of Willowbrook’s Social Studies Honor Society, Civitas, help register students to vote.

Addison Trail and Willowbrook recently hosted Mock Elections to teach students about the democratic process and allow them to gain firsthand experience with voting.

Addison Trail hosted a Mock Election on Oct. 6, and more than 300 ballots were cast. The event was hosted by the Social Studies Department, in conjunction with the League of Women Voters.

Willowbrook hosted a Mock Election on Nov. 8, and nearly 800 ballots were cast. The event was hosted by Willowbrook’s Social Studies Honor Society, Civitas.