World Report: March 7, 1997 Vol.2 No.20

Taking On The Teacher

Christopher Friesen, 18, of Hesston, Kansas, is taking his high school class on government very seriously. The teenager, a Republican, decided to run for office--against his teacher! The teacher, John Waltner, a Democrat, has been Hesston's mayor for 12 years. Last week both won enough votes in a primary to face off in the April 1 election. Waltner promised that Friesen's campaign won't affect his grade!