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Letting their voices be heard: Joplin High School students register to vote

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Some Joplin 18-year-olds made sure they’ll have a say in five weeks.

Government classes at Joplin High School put the focus on registering to vote today, and it’s the first chance most seniors will have to take part in an election.

They’ve been learning about the process at the polls, some even registered online. Doing their homework ahead of November 8th.

“Of course I’m going to do some research on both ends. See the upbuild of each and the downfalls of each,” said Jymie Lucero, JHS Senior.

“I think with the free time that I’ll have, I’ll spend it researching some of the candidates, and looking at the good things and bad things that they’ve had and done, and try and weigh out my options and see which one is the best,” said Logan Bever, JHS Senior.

Those needing information on voter registration can do so here, online.

JHS Theater Department returns to the stage with ‘The Drowsy Chaperone

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Theater students at Joplin High School are preparing for their next performance. They’ll perform the musical “the drowsy chaperone.” The Drowsy Chaperone is an homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age, and the effect they have on fans.

“We’re so grateful that we finally get to do this again,” said Joplin High School Junior Carly Cascone. “As much as we don’t necessarily love wearing masks, we’re so grateful we can do this and wearing the masks is only a small obstacle for a huge opportunity.”

The performances will be this Friday and Saturday. You can buy tickets online for $10. Masks are required.

OK bill would require high schoolers pass citizenship test to graduate

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Students in Oklahoma may soon have to pass a naturalization test to graduate from high school.

It’s part of Oklahoma House Bill 2030 and would require students pass the civics portion of the test before they can earn a high school diploma. According to House Speaker Terry O’Donnell, the test would be exactly what is required of someone from another country seeking citizenship. 14 other states have adopted similar legislation.

The measure passed the state House. If it passes in the state Senate and gets signed into law by the governor, the legislation would take effect at the beginning of 2022-2023 school year.

According to a 2018 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Survey, nearly two-thirds of Americans can’t pass the citizenship test.

Read the full bill below:

H.B. 2030