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First High School Democrats Chapter Organized In Springfield

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Tuthill
Published April 13, 2021 at 10:28 AM EDT
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A group of Springfield high school students have organized the city’s first chapter of Massachusetts High School Democrats.

It is now one of about 50 chapters across the state.

WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Shane Dillon, a junior at the Springfield Renaissance School, who is vice chairman of Springfield High School Democrats.
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