Alton Telegraph

Carla Hilgert’s senior social studies class at Alton High School got a special lesson Monday when U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, visited their classroom.

Bost visited AHS and Alton Middle School for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. At AHS he presented the school with a U.S. flag that had flown over the Capitol, then took a short tour of the school.

“I think it was great that he came in,” Hilgert said. “It’s great that he’s out meeting the young people who are getting ready to vote in the next election. He’s allowing them to let their voice be heard and opening up to questions.”