Shouts of "president" rang through the corridor near the main entrance of Muncie Central High School on Friday afternoon as the wind whipped through the crowd of more than 3,000 people who stood waiting to see presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speak.
Clinton was slated to speak at 8:45 p.m. and doors opened about 6:45 p.m.; however, the line began forming long before then.
Ball State University students Kara Spratt, Damon Clevenger, Samantha Maples, Michael Konopasek, Brandon Schenk and Lucas Spencer arrived about 3:30 p.m. to wait for Clinton's speech.
A run to McDonald's and games like Uno and Catch Phrase entertained the students in the hours they waited before the doors opened, Spratt said.
Clevenger said his vote was undecided before Clinton's speech and hoped her speech would aid in his decision
"Any Democrat would be better," Spratt said laughing. "I love Hillary, but I like Obama, too."
Schenk said he admired the power and attitude of the former first lady, who he described as a "man-eater."
Maples said she's been rooting for Clinton to take office since 2004.
"I think it's time for a woman president," she said. "She's the strongest candidate and the strongest person."
The general consensus among the group, however, was that a Democrat needed to take office because the country needs a change.
Attendee Linda Muckway said she began waiting in line at 11 a.m. Friday.
"I want to see what she has to say about her health care plan and if she says anything new," Muckway said.
Chuck Hall, who sold buttons outside the high school, said he has supported the Clintons since Bill Clinton ran for president in 1992.
"I hope Hillary gets [the presidency]; I really do," he said. "She's my broad."
Indiana Academy student Zach Ammerman said he was a huge supporter of Clinton.
"She's the only one left who is for universal health care," he said as his Hillary '08 sign sat in his lap.
Ammerman traveled to Anderson to hear her speak March 20, and he found himself sitting directly behind her while she delivered her speech in Muncie.
Ammerman said he has been passionate about politics since he was 12 and is thinking about pursuing it as a career.
"Politics affect everyone, even if they think they don't," he said. "Everything people care about is affected by politics."
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