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Show rt Mb Students I Story by Lidia Wasowicz i 1 Photos by Dave Conley l I - I f i s i y vjIui P A K 3 VVQI V Ul Student involvement in political campaigns reflects young people's concern with, and realization of the crucial importance of, the 1970 congressional elections. Hundreds of high school and college students have volunteered their talents and services to support the candidate of their choice. Cheryl Luke and Leslie Brooks of South High, have taken the initiative to recruit their classmates into the campaigns on a basis. Every day the coeds give speeches in social studies classes, encouraging students to participate in the preelection activities. "There is a great advantage to being involved in supporting a candidate. The senator elected can pass laws now which will a licet me and my friends when were 18." said Cheryl, who is wotk ng as a volunteer for Irmk Moss. Le'die. ; Iso a volunteer fo' Settlor Mo.-- s, ag'eod, "1 think it is inriort: nr to get involved in polities before being able to vote. We should get to know the gcvenr'lnt now so that we'll be able to do a good job voting in the next Presidential electro." Volunteer for CongiecT.ian Lenience Burton. Robin Romney of Eat High, submits that "walking in campaigns is a way to gain valuable learning experiences, vvoik for a worthy cause and meet mtciestiiig, involved people. Although personal convictions and strong sentiments for the Republican Party comprise the main motives of Kevin Cromar of Olympus High, in joining Students for Burton, a minor monetary reason also exists. "I have a dollar bet with one of the history teachers that fhe Republicans will gam control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives (50 cents on each house). One person who hopes that they (the Republicans) dont gain control is Dave Parteinlieimer, coordinator of the Students for Moss at the University of Utah. "I feel that the senatorial race in Utah is one of the seven most important in the country. The outcome will strongly affect me as a student and as a person. I believe that if the Republicans take over in the Senate, anything humanistic, progressive and liberal would be stifled, expressed Dave. . Leslie Brooks and Cheryl Luke of South call potential voters to jog memories about registration. "The Democrats have had tne:r chance. Now lets give the Republicans one. Pres'dent Nixon cant bring about the changes he considers necessary for the improvement of this country when the Senate is predominantly Democratic, retorted Kevin. Alan Chandler, who is working for Congressman Burton's campaign, however, believes that it is up to the populace rather tiian a few people in power to introduce necessary changes. I'm completely discouraged with the political system, but at least Im involved in it, and you cant change the system until jou understand it and its flaws," expressed the senior political science major at Brigham Young University. Dave Partenheimer the streets to inform people about hits the qualifications of his political pick. There's more than one way to get a lot of mileage out of bumper stickers. Dove Jermon, right, uses the wire to recruit would-b- e campaigners for his favorite candidate. DESERET NEWS Friday, October 16, 1970 SECTION C Young Americans ...1. 2 3, 5, 6 City, Regional Comics 4 V |