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Posted: 4:44 PM May 8, 2008
Last Updated: 4:44 PM May 8, 2008
Reporter: Anna Baxter
Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A field trip to the West Virginia State Capitol turned into a whole lot more when some fourth grade students got to meet a Presidential Hopeful.

Senator Hillary Clinton made a campaign in Charleston Thursday on the same day a class from Jane Lew Elementary was on a field trip.

The students wanted Senator Clinton to stop and talk with them so they sang and sang their West Virginia counties song until they got her attention.

The Senator not only talked with the students, but also posed for a picture with the fourth graders. She told the students she will send each of them a copy of the picture.

The students we talked with say it was "just awesome."

Jane Lew Elementary is near Weston.

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Posted by: Brenda on May 10, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Our students were excited to travel to Charleston but that eagerness was heightened even more by the mere thought that they may get to see Mrs. Clinton. While they were hopeful of getting a picture of her, from a far, we/they never expected to actually be privileged enough to serenade her exclusively. The students and adults are awestruck with the realization that this woman, who's on a mission to become president, actually took the time out of her busy schedule to not only acknowledge the students but to also show compassion for them and their persistence in getting her attention. That attention they earned! Not one of us will forget the day when Hillary Clinton said hello to the fourth grade students of Jane Lew Elementary School in Lewis County West Virginia. WOW! What an awesome field trip!

Posted by: Stacy on May 10, 2008 at 08:27 AM
What an awesome experience for the fourth graders! Thanks so much Senator Clinton for recognizing these students. It encourages learning and positive attitudes toward politics. Our future voters will always remember this.

Posted by: kayla on May 9, 2008 at 08:16 PM
i had a great time with hillary

Posted by: Kim on May 9, 2008 at 12:20 PM
It was wonderful to see Senator Clinton take the time out of her busy schedule to talk to and pose with the children of Jane Lew Elementary. You are a truly gracios woman!!! I will proudly vote for you!!!!!

Posted by: Obama on May 9, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I hope she didn't have to dodge sniper fire!

Posted by: Pamela Parrish on May 8, 2008 at 06:54 PM
My granddaughter 11 years old.isgoing to see Pres. Clinton at Mckinley in St Albans tomorrow. She was hoping to see Hillary. But Bill will do. She is wanting to ask a question about Drugs etc... She and her sister both would like to have a signed picture of Hillary Clinton. Can you tell me how she can receive one? By this being a historical event, she wants to keep this for her own grandchildren someday. She is very interested in this election, especially since a woman is running.This gives hope for any other girl with great ambitions to explore their potential for running for president. This would be a great momento, please help! Thank you so much, Alisha's and Maddie's nana Pam

Posted by: AMY on May 8, 2008 at 04:55 PM
That's wonderful that she took the time time to meet with the 4th grade class!

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