Interview or Names?

Returning from a trip only to see my school and classmates misrepresented really sent a shock through me.  After reading the article "C-SPAN bus rolls into town, but students still skeptical of political process" that was published in the Rapid City Journal on August 30, I was left with a feeling of unbelief and surprise.  I know this article is a direct misrepresentation of not only our school, but high schoolers throughout the country.

From what I was informed, the students whose names were published in the article were misquoted, giving a poor report of what was actually stated, or what they really meant.  The article informed its audience that students have little to no interest in government or politics.  Knowing who my AP Government classmates are, I can personally say that this group of students is one of the most enthusiastic groups for learning about the political and governmental processes.  For instance, my classmate Andrew and I attended the American Legion Boys State this past summer where we learned how the local and state governing bodies function.  My class has already looked ahead for trips to the South Dakota State Capitol. 

I feel that journalist Meredith Colias merely interviewed my classmates just to have some names, for she had written the article beforehand.  For this I am saddened to have my trust in my local media reduced.  It is a shame to have my faith shaken in something that I have trusted for many years, but we have all learned, least to say, the hard way.