Maddie Fonkert, Junior Reporter
Maddie Fonkert is currently a junior at Manitou Springs High School. Fonkert likes to read and lift weights in her free time, but she also loves to hike on weekends when she isn’t working. She dislikes olives and is terrified of spiders. She is excited to build her writing skills in journalism.
![Azalia Quinn fills out a mock ballot. On Thursday, Oct. 24 AP Government students did a pretend election to experience what it’s like. “If you can get [students] enthused about voting at a young age, the chances are higher that they’re going to continue this process throughout their adulthood,“ Brian Brown, the AP Gov teacher said.](https://mshsprospector.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/18FGwFbMo8mtfWGnVEvaqiODxDZhuV9ipRw3DAgL-1200x960.jpg)
