Ninth Congressional District candidate Michael DelGrosso believes in the youth. Yesterday, he announced that several area students will act as DelGrosso for Congress campaign representatives in their respective schools
Calling it a “living civics lesson,” DelGrosso introduced the students who will act as chairpersons for Students for DelGrosso at their respective high schools.
“The fact these students care enough about the future of their communities to get involved in politics is fantastic,” DelGrosso commented. “These positions are rare in most campaigns, but all students seem to have joined to lead Students For DelGrosso in their schools for many of the same reasons. Qualifications, character, leadership, the economy and inclusion are all sighted as reasons why these students signed on with us.”
The following students will act as Students For DelGrosso Chairpersons at their schools: John Anastasi, son of Dr. John and Cathy Anastasi of Hollidaysburg – Bishop Guilfoyle High School; Ashley Gilliland, daughter of John and Karen Gilliland of Spruce Creek and Alexis Murray, daughter of DiAmanda and Marvin Murray of Tipton – Tyrone Area High School; Mark and Tony DelGrosso, both sons of Joe and Linda DelGrosso of Bellwood – Bellwood-Antis High School; Kaleena Rallis daughter of Terri Reinhart-Rallis and the late James Rallis of Alexandria and Brandon Hall son of Wayne and Joy Hall of Alexandria – Juniata Valley High School; Ashley Ballard, daughter of Susan and David Ballard, Saravanan Sankaran, son of Dr. Manickam and Mani Sankaran and Michael Hughes, son of Thomas and Kathleen Hughes all of Altoona – Altoona Area High School.
Ashley Ballard explained her decision to take on a leadership role in DelGrosso’s campaign.
“Michael is the first candidate to come up with a solid economic plan,” she said, “let alone one that is directed to the youth in our area.”
Mark DelGrosso echoed her thought by saying: “What Michael brings to the table will be very influential, which is what this district needs to recover. When I graduate I want to have the option of being able to stay in the area.”
“Character counts,” said Michael Hughes, who will be attending the Virginia Military Institute in the fall. “DelGrosso is by far the most qualified candidate and he will not just represent special interest groups,” said Hughes.
DelGrosso is proud to have the endorsements of these students, some of which will not be old enough to vote.
“While they may not be elected officials, their endorsements are the most valuable to any campaign, as they are the cornerstone of what we are talking about, the future of our district,” said DelGrosso. “I also think that it’s important that the youth of today have elected officials that they can look up to and I want to be there for them.”
