This is the time of year when 12th graders suffer serious cases of senioritis.
But Eli Debenham and Lulu Stracher are 2 of Staples’ most politically aware — and active — students.
So this morning — instead of school — they headed to Norwalk Community College.
Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal discussed gun violence. The forum was moderated by Westport attorney Josh Koskoff.
It was an important, informative event. But afterward, Eli and Lulu had a typical high school worry: They needed a note for missing class.
No problem!
They just asked Senator Murphy to write one.
He happily obliged.
Lulu Stracher, Eli Debenham, and the man who excused them from class this morning.
The note read:
Please excuse my friends for their absence. I required their attendance in my forum on violence — under penalty of arrest! — Chris Murphy
You may like Connecticut’s junior senator or not. But you gotta admit: That’s great constituent service!
Lulu and Eli’s note.
