Volunteers from U. aid Clinton campaign

The University's red and blue shook hands with the United States' red, white and blue last Friday night. Forty-five University students volunteered at the Democratic National Committee's gala fund raiser for the Clinton/Gore '96 campaign at the Franklin Institute. Ten students drove in the presidential motorcade, while 35 others worked at the reception, under the leadership of the Penn for Clinton/Gore '96 student organization. Senior Class President and Wharton senior Lenny Chang said driving in the motorcade was "an incredible experience." Chang and his fellow drivers met President Clinton at the airport where Air Force One landed. They then drove to the Franklin Institute. "It was absolutely amazing to see how many people and how complex the planning was for a simple visit," Chang said. "There? were so many people making sure the president had a safe and successful trip," he added. Democratic National Committee Chairperson Don Fowler, U.S. Rep. Chakah Fattah (D-Pa.), Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell and Clinton spoke at the event. Clinton discussed the imperative role that his supporters must play in order for him to win reelection in November. Following the event, the volunteers met Clinton and took a group photograph. "I felt amazement that I was meeting one of the most powerful and well-known men in the world," said College junior Stephanie Dubitsky, who checked tickets in front of the entrance to the VIP room at the dinner. College sophomore and volunteer coordinator Allison Price said she was excited to be able to "get Penn volunteers to see what it takes to organize an event with the president." "I was happy that after all their work that they got to meet the president," Price added.