As the day president-elect Donald Trump is set to take office draws closer, Timber Creek’s own population of students grows more divided, with some putting their support behind the Republican’s victory, and others are more terrified than ever.
“Trump’s victory did upset me,” said sophomore and democrat Tatiana Vazansky. “I had so much confidence and hope that Hillary would win. I’m not happy at all about Trump winning because I do not think he is fit to be a president, while Hillary may not have been perfect but she knew how to act civilized and she had political experience.”
Sophomore Homei Okanishi had a very different reaction, however, as he was more than excited over Trump’s victory. “Trump’s win made me pretty happy to be honest. I’m excited to see his inauguration,” said Okanishi.
Freshman Luke Meunier has been a Trump supporter from the beginning, and is very excited to see Trump take office come January 20th. “I’m excited for Trump to become president,” said Meunier. “I think he’ll change this country for the better.” The same goes for sophomore Savannah Evento, who did not hesitate to show her support for the billionaire. “Just anybody but Hillary,” said Evento.
On the contrary, the reactions from Timber Creek students on Twitter have been all but enthusiastic. Many have been expressing their outrage on the social media site, with one Timber Creek senior tweeting, “I will never support an islamophobic sexist, racist, homophobic [person] like Trump. He is not a representation of the true U.S. diversity.” Another student tweeted: “I believe Trump when he said our election system is rigged. #NotMyPresident.”
Although many feel strongly one way or another, a good number of people are not sure of how they feel. “I didn’t feel very strongly about either candidate, and therefore did not know how to react to [Trump’s] victory,” said one junior who wished to remain anonymous, “I know a lot of people feel the same way I do.”
Clearly, the upcoming induction of our next president into office has emotions running high on both ends of the political spectrum at TCHS. Nevertheless, everyone can agree that they hope The Donald can better the nation Timber Creek students and faculty call home.