Harpham engaged with Durham community

As a resident of the Trinity Heights neighborhood, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several thoughtful Duke students whose interests extend beyond the university to the larger Durham community. One of these is John Harpham, who is running for the position of Young Trustee. I met John last year when, through The Chronicle, he interviewed me about party problems in our neighborhood. More recently I had a conversation with John about how the well being of Duke and Durham are closely connected, and how students can become a greater presence in our community.

In my exchanges with John I’ve been struck by how well he understands that a great university must be engaged in its world—and at the local level as well as the national and international level. John’s been a good student ambassador to the larger Durham community, and I suspect that if elected Young Trustee he’ll expand that role—bringing long-term benefits to both town and gown. For these reasons, I want to voice my support for John Harpham in his candidacy to be the next Young Trustee.

Christine Westfall

President, Trinity Heights Neighborhood Association

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Please see today's Editor's Note on the Young Trustee endorsement policy.