![In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5019-1200x900.jpeg)
![The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_4906-1-1200x1057.jpg)
![English teacher Colleen Lamb grades College Prep English assignments during period two Nov. 10. Lamb, who has been teaching for 27 years, decorates her classroom with posters and handmade college flags from her senior students. Everything I enjoy about English happens primarily in the classroom, Lamb said. So, thankfully, the college [I worked at] had a teaching program, and I was able to do my post-grad work for free while I was working [there].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1158-1200x900.jpeg)
![At Prairie View High School, the winterguard team poses with their plaque after winning first place at their competition Feb. 24. This was the second time they won first place this year, this time with a score of 74.190 points. “I [love being] a witch, but my favorite [part of the show] is the trios, it’s so cool,” Heather Strickland ‘27 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRARIE-VIEW-BY-MARGO-SANFORD-e1709531739910-1200x910.jpg)
Midterm Election Results: What You Need to Know
Voters decided on the gubernatorial and congress races, as well as a variety of issues.
media by Grace Uhrain
A graphic introduces the midterm election results with a ballot box.
November 10, 2022
A multitude of issues, a variety of candidates, and so many different perspectives. Bubbles on a ballot get colored in before being dropped off in a ballot box and many hope their preferred candidates will win.
The midterm elections across the U.S. took place Nov. 8. In Colorado, governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, and all members of the House of Representatives were up for re-election.
As of Nov. 9, Democratic governor Jared Polis won re-election. According to Rocky Mountain PBS, Polis campaigned in support of universal kindergarten and abortion rights. In addition, incumbent Democratic senator Michael Bennet won his bid for re-election. Representing the 4th Congressional District (which includes Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and much of eastern Colorado) is Republican Ken Buck.
Colorado voters also voted on several new propositions, including Proposition FF. Proposition FF would allow all public school students to receive free lunch. According to the New York Times, this proposition passed with a 55.1% vote.
Voters in Douglas County voted on Issues 5A and 5B, which did not pass. These would have allowed Douglas County School District (DCSD) to collect more money via property tax. The tax money would have gone to increase teacher pay, update school facilities, and increase career programs, according to Chalkbeat Colorado.
“I am disappointed that 5A did not pass. This will continue to make it more difficult to attract, hire, retain and reward excellent staff which is the largest indicator of success within education. Ultimately, it is our students who will get less experienced and new teachers more frequently as DCSD loses experience to other school districts. Currently, the average teacher in DCSD makes $18k less than a Cherry Creek teacher teaching 10 minutes away, and many of our teachers drive right past those areas to get to Rock Canyon,” Principal Andy Abner said.
Students who had turned 18 on or before Election Day were able to vote in the midterm elections.
“Voting for the first time was very exciting as I had just turned 18. I was excited to be a part of something that affects more than myself,” Sienna Arakawa ‘23 said. “It was really interesting to research all of the different candidates and judges and it was cool to know that my opinion was actually being taken into account.”
![Sameer Arora ‘23 works on a computer in Chris Cassic’s classroom during access Sept. 22. Cassic teaches AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and engineering, which can qualify students for Computer Science Honor Society. “Students will be able to apply if they [are taking] a computer science class right now,” Arora said. “Well be advertising our honor society within the AP computer science classes.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4658BC34-6DB4-4E6A-BF63-1AA4233ED1B2-e1664932740571-475x418.jpeg)
