These students did more than walk out. They registered every eligible student to vote.

[TexasTowelie]

When Eli Dreyer and Gabriella Epley decided to encourage their classmates at Lexington’s Lafayette High School to register to vote, they weren’t sure how many people they could engage.

They ended up with a 100 percent voter registration rate among eligible students. In the last two years, the two registered 770 students to vote.

“It was really about making a connection directly to our peers ,” said Epley. “It was about community outreach and being able to communicate with people better. "

Dreyer said they developed a plan to speak to all junior and senior English classes because those are a requirement for every student. They used materials from a group that encourages student voting called Inspire Kentucky.

Read more: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article212244044.html

[forgotmylogin]

1. Such a good idea!

It's not a protest, it's a civic duty.

[murielm99]

2. This is a good start.

Now they have to GOTV. The article says they are only registering the students, not encouraging them to use their votes.

[PatrickforO]

3. I sure wouldn't be surprised if Republican operatives begin checking on the legality of the

registration process. Hopefully, the kids followed the rules and got it right. Because you can go to jail if you don't follow voter registration rules.