Last Monday I had the opportunity to witness a truly American ordeal. Though first conceptualized by the Greeks and Romans with their representative body’s, the right of every man to vote and contribute their opinion through representatives has grown to include any American Citizen over 18. At the turn of the 18th Century, American’s began fighting for their right to representation. Once separated from Colonial Rule, America was created on the foundation of Democracy. Over the years, we have amended our constitution 27 times, a proclamation to the democratic ability to change our government. Mondays events also exemplified a something unique about the Villages check on legislative power, the terming out of two previous members of the Council. In the city of Greenwood Village, council-memebers may only serve consecutive terms. This is unique because it limits the effective power of the members our the council. Though Colorado State has similar checks, the United States only limits the terms the President may serve. I am glad that I had the opportunity to witness this historical and democratic exemplification!
Teller Cunningham
I am extremely excited to be involved in municipal government. I am a Sophomore at Cherry Creek High School who is involved in Student Senate and the Cherry Creek Adventure Program, one of the few programs in the country that allows students to facilitate on an adventure course. I am pursuing many interests from government and history to math and science. I am undecided about what my future may hold but am a proved leader among my class and see myself in a leadership role throughout my life. I am involved in my church, Our Father Lutheran, and K-Life, a younglife style youth group. During my Junior year of high school I hope to become a page for the US Senate in Washington D.C., giving me further insight to the process behind our government.
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