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Abington students impress legislators at Penn State Capital Day

Abington students met with state Sen. LeAnna Washington in Harrisburg to appeal for level funding for the University next year. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

After two-plus decades in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania state Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-4th District) said it takes a lot to impress her. Last week, the veteran politician praised the professionalism of Penn State Abington students who visited her office to appeal for level state funding for the University in 2013-14.

“People want to meet with me all of the time and many don’t accomplish what this group of multicultural students did. They came into my office dressed professionally and presented their story well,” Washington said.

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students met with legislators to garner support for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students and alumni met with legislators to ask for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students met with legislators to garner support for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day noticed the quote above the doorway: "Education for all the people is America's noblest contribution to civilization." Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students met with legislators to garner support for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students rallied with University supporters last week in Harrisburg. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students network with Wanika B. Fisher, president of the University's Graduate Student Association. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington Advisory Board Vice Chair Andrew Santacroce traveled to Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Santacroce serves on the PSAA Alumni Council. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

A refreshing dip from the Creamery was the reward for Abington students who rallied in Harrisburg during Penn State Capital Day. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Students from Abington College cheered the Lion at the Penn State Capital Day rally in Harrisburg. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students met with legislators to garner support for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students and alumni met with legislators to ask for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students met with legislators to garner support for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day noticed the quote above the doorway: "Education for all the people is America's noblest contribution to civilization." Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students joined University supporters from across the state in Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Small groups of students met with legislators to garner support for no less than level funding for Penn State in the 2013-14 budget. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students rallied with University supporters last week in Harrisburg. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington students network with Wanika B. Fisher, president of the University's Graduate Student Association. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Abington Advisory Board Vice Chair Andrew Santacroce traveled to Harrisburg for Penn State Capital Day. Santacroce serves on the PSAA Alumni Council. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

A refreshing dip from the Creamery was the reward for Abington students who rallied in Harrisburg during Penn State Capital Day. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

Students from Abington College cheered the Lion at the Penn State Capital Day rally in Harrisburg. Credit: Regina Broscius / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Abington contingent arrived in Harrisburg to participate in Penn State Capital Day with hundreds of other students, alumni and friends of the University. The annual event includes visits to state legislators and a rally in the Capitol rotunda for continued state support for the University and a strengthened partnership with the state.

In addition to Washington, whose district encompasses the Abington campus, other Abington students met with state Sen. Robert M. Tomlinson (R-6th District) and a staff member of state Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-18th District).

Student Andrew Devine was excited with the outcome of his visit with Tomlinson and DiGirolamo’s staff member. “They were willing to listen to us and talk about the issues,” Devine said.

During the day, the students encountered two alumni with Abington connections. Abington Advisory Board Vice Chair Andrew Santacroce, who also serves on the Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Council, also was in Harrisburg. Alumni Association Vice President Kay Frantz Salvino said she has fond memories of the years she spent living and working near Abington.

Last Updated April 15, 2013

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