By Jessica Wu
As my fellow high school seniors and I are frighteningly aware, we will be graduating in a few short weeks and pretty soon going away to college— leaving Cornwall to invest in relationships and projects in other communities. It is a bittersweet thing.
The good news is that we will still be young, and we will still be Democrats. Moreover, Cornwall will still be our home, the place which has shaped us into who we are today. And Cornwall will continue to influence who we become in the future. The politics of this town will always matter to us, as we reflect on who we are at our roots.
Before we all head off in August, we still have plans to recruit, anticipating hosting a “friendraiser.” We also want to work on creating presentations on climate change and the urgency of local environmental initiatives to present to the Village Board. These are our two concrete goals for the summer as school wraps up. And fear not— we will be back during breaks, armed with the knowledge we’ve learned from college to contribute to the Cornwall Young Dems. This year’s upcoming fall election season and the 2020 elections both promise opportunities for young political activism, where many of us first discovered our interest in politics.
The other good news is that the Cornwall Young Dems is already certain to be left in the mighty hands of two rising juniors who, in my humble opinion, show passion, leadership, and — perhaps most importantly for the continued existence of this group — dedication that will undoubtedly broaden the impact and reach of the CYD.
Editor’s Note: The CDC wishes Jessica all the best as she graduates at the top of the CCHS class of 2019.