The History of my Political Awareness By katelynelias Jan 30, 1999 Viewing Party In 5th grade we watched an important political even in school. Nov 1, 2003 Followed a presidential election with interest! Nov 12, 2004 Attended the National Youth Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. Sep 9, 2005 Ran for Vice President of my school's chapter of National Honors Society and won! Sep 27, 2007 Enrolled at the University of Oregon and chose Political Science as my major. Nov 2, 2008 Voted in a presidential election for the first time! Jan 21, 2009 Attended President Obama's inauguration in Washington, D.C.