LYNN – Lynn Classical graduate Alexander Rittershaus joined a growing number of Lynn area residents in Washington D.C. this week as the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama inches closer.Now a freshman government major at Suffolk University, the 2008 Classical valedictorian is attending the inauguration as part of a seminar course offered by the college every four years.Over a 12-day period, culminating with Tuesday’s ceremony, Rittershaus will attend a variety of political events, including a gala inauguration ball Tuesday night.One highlight of a trip filled with many came Tuesday, when Rittershaus appeared on the CSPAN TV network to ask a question during a live broadcast.Rittershaus spoke with Juan Williams, news analyst for National Public Radio and Bret Baier, “Special Report” host of Fox News on CSPAN’s Washington Journal live Tuesday morning in Washington, D. C., and asked a question regarding about how Obama’s education plan will change America’s students.Click here to see Rittershaus on CSPANRittershaus’ mother, Jamie, said Thursday that her son has always been very interested in politics, and was an Obama supporter despite having worked on former Gov. Mitt Romney’s campaign during the early part of the election.The Classical grad is also working as an intern on Sen. Thomas McGee’s staff in Boston.”He has supported Obama despite working with Mitt Romney during the election,” said Jamie Rittershaus. “It is definitely his niche.”