Newly elected Talbot Hill MicroSociety officials sworn in | VIDEO

Talbot Hill Elementary MicroSociety conducted its annual inauguration of the student government Jan. 11.

January 18, 2018 8:00 am

The Talbot Hill Elementary MicroSociety conducted its annual inauguration of the student government on Thursday, Jan. 11.

Former King County District Court Judge Robert McBeth swore in the newly elected leaders, including the President Paige McMath, Vice President Emma Nguyen, house members (students representing classrooms) and senate members (students representing each class grade).

Upon election in November, the officers were tasked with learning how to become effective legislators.

The MicroSociety is a school reform effort that helps students create a real-world mini-society, complete with student-run business ventures, non-profits and agencies. Its purpose is to create a sense of empowerment in students, educate them about democracy and citizenship concepts, as well as help them understand the value of academic skills in the real world.

Video footage and photos by Sarah Brenden. Edited by Leah Abraham