(Front Row L to R): Derica Jones, Andres Anello, Dr. LaRona J. Morris, assistant principal, East St. Louis Senior High School, Leonard Johnson and Andreika White.

(Back Row L to R): Mark Mossman, election specialist, State Board of Elections, Maurice Dale, Jessica Goliday, Kimberly Johnson, Kandrise Moy-Carpenter, Nakia Stith, Shonta Moore, Craig Slaughter, Kerchavian McCall, and James Lewis, executive director, East St. Louis Board of Elections.

Not pictured: Knetra Nelson and Barbara J. Greenwood, secretary, East St. Louis Board of Elections.

The above-mentioned high school seniors represent Althoff Catholic High School, East St. Louis Senior High School and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville-East St. Louis Center Charter High School.

All students were trained and will be assigned to various precincts to serve as official judges of election at the March 16, 2004 general primary election.

These students will perform an important role in the conduct of elections. This opportunity will allow them hands-on experience as to how the electoral process operates.