On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Sanborn Central students and staff in grades K-12 cast their ballot just as millions of United States citizens did.
The Sanborn Central Middle School student council set up the polling site and facilitated the election.
Council members include:  Madi Moody, Cole Moody, Trent Kinsbury, Sarah Morgan, Trevor Olson and Garrett Dean.  The students were able to cast their vote for president and United States Representative.  In addition to the regular ballot, students  and staff in grades 7-12 were able to choose the first ever Sanborn Central Governor.
Seniors running for office included: Drew Duffel, Nick Miller and Rachelle Moore.  Each student developed a platform, created advertisements and participated in a live debate.
Platform items included four-day school week, school lunch, open campus, student incentives and grading. Students running for governor chose a campaign manager from their class also. The governor election was project created in Mr. Flatten’s government class.
Winning election results included: President – Romney – 59 percent, Obama – 39 percent; U.S. House – Noem – 71 percent, Varilek – 29 percent; and finally Sanborn Central Governor – Rachelle Moore – 39 percent, Drew Duffel – 36 percent, Nick Miller – 25 percent.