President Obama gave his State of Union address to Congress on Tuesday, laying out his legislative agenda for the coming year and achievements of his time in office. Here are some opinions from the teachers and students from Baldwin High School about the president’s State of Union.

BHS Government teacher Kathleen Sigvaldson

• “It was a good speech. At times he sounded like a Republican. I do not know how we will pay for the program he wants. I thought the ending of the speech was very moving.”

BHS senior Abby Clem

• “We watched it in Government class and it was interesting to hear President Obama’s opinion of how our country is doing and I hope he can get everything done that he said he wants to. “

BHS senior Kate Daffern

• “I thought everything Obama said was really great and I am exited to see how his plans will carry on.”

BHS junior Allison Waymire

• “I thought he had a lot of nice things about where America should go and I agreed  with a lot of the stuff that he said”

 BHS senior Katie Kehl

• “He said some good and  bad things. I really do not care what he says, I just want him to do something.”

BHS senior Mackenzie Johnson

• “I liked what he said, I think it made sense.”

BHS senior Heidi Halford

• “I thought it was horrible.”