GYPSUM — American Government students at Eagle Valley High School this week attended a presentation on local government operations by Gypsum Town Manager Jeff Shroll. The college lecture-style class hosted 119 seniors in the auditorium. Shroll's presentation provided students will a detailed overview of municipal government and the day-to-day operations of the Town of Gypsum.

Teacher Ashley Weaver said she was excited to have Shroll speak to her class.

“For some students this is the only chance they will ever have to hear what local government is all about … it is great to have a local official who cares about the students and is willing to share his experiences with the class.” she said.

Shroll said it is important to give seniors as many career options as possible.

“I had never considered local government as a career until graduate school ... so I am happy to have the chance to talk about this rewarding field to the next generation,” he said.

Students participated in the lecture by texting their questions and comments throughout the presentation. Questions appeared on the computer monitor in the front of the room and touched topics ranging from infrastructure to traffic control, town policy and high hopes for a Sonic Drive-Through.

Emily Kingston, a senior who attended the class said she found the class interesting.

“I learned things that I didn't know at all about how the town operates … there is a lot going on,” she said.