Brick Memorial High School Celebrates Democracy with Mock Presidential Election

Today, students at Brick Memorial High School celebrated the importance of democracy with a Mock Presidential Election held during lunch periods. The event gave students the opportunity to vote anonymously for their preferred presidential candidate: Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris.

This educational and civic initiative was a joint effort between the BMHS Key Club, led by Miss Tarnowski, and the BMHS Podcast, under the direction of Mr. Stefanelli. The election aimed to foster civic engagement, encourage respectful political discussion, and provide a hands-on learning experience in democratic processes.

“We had such a great time! The bus platform was alive with energy as students and staff joined in the voting,” said Miss Tarnowski. “It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the process and engaging with the election in such a positive way.”

A total of 632 students and staff members cast their ballots at BMHS, with 63.9% voting for Donald Trump and 36.1% for Kamala Harris. Our sister school, Brick Township High School, also participated in the election, where 570 students and staff members voted, yielding similar results: 62.5% for Donald Trump and 37.5% for Kamala Harris. Combined, the district saw a distribution of 63% for Donald Trump and 37% for Kamala Harris.

Dedicated student volunteers staffed the voting booths, including Aiden Crawford, Matt Hillin, Sophie Daly, Jakub Kriso, Onatah Williams, Ben Umbrino, Maddy Barrera, Brooke DeAlmeida, Delaney Cromen, and Bella McKelvey. These students ensured a smooth process, helped answer questions, and encouraged their peers to participate. Voting was open to both students and staff, emphasizing the importance of community-wide engagement in democratic practices.

BMHS would also like to extend a special thank you to the students who helped set up this event alongside Miss Tarnowski, ensuring its success and creating an inviting atmosphere for all participants. We appreciate the efforts of Michael James Acevedo, Yanzhina Badmaeva, Brynn Marie Bixler-Butler, Chloe Halina Blazkow, Brielle Skye Caetano, Trey Kenneth Cowie, Irisa Elizabeth Cuccurullo, Alexander John King, Gerald Victor Olmeda, Clarke Alivia Patterson, Elliana Nicole Randolph, Laina Deborah Roselle, Lachlan Parren Smith, Jazmin Vazquez Zepeda, Shea Elizabeth Wagner, and Heaven Amelia Williamson-Scott. Their hard work and dedication were vital to bringing this celebration of democracy to life.