2The Daily Tar HeelThursday, July 9, 1992 Young Democrats prez readies for national convention: ByPJ.Waicus Suff Writer If Bo knows sports, then University senior Catherine Wilson knows poli tics. Wilson, a 20-year old Gastonia na tive, will attend the 1992 Democratic National Convention as the youngest delegate in N.C. history. Wilson, president of the UNC Young Democrats and treasurer of the N.C. Federation of College Democrats, has the family ties to go along with her own political interests. "My uncle, Bill Fri day, is the president emeritus of the UNC system," she said. "Also, my aunt and grandfather were involved in poli tics, so it's been a family thing." Friday said Wilson's accomplish ment had nothing to do with their rela tionship. "I don't think anyone knew we were kin because we have different last names, and the only people who found out that we were kin was because Katherine told them," he said. "I think she's been se lected because of her hard work and her Buy any dinner entree and get one of equal or lesser value FREE. wTWWW "TOE- W W - Mii&Siz . JORDAN LAKE-CROSSWINDS MARINA wmmm Stedmmt&sl windsurfers, sailboats & canoes call for reservations & info, now! 919-362-0040 efforts in organizing the Young Demo crats." Wilson, a political science major, said she first became interested in going to the national convention during the spring semester. "I filled out a delegate application, and it only asked for a name, address, race and gender," she said. "I didn't think that was enough to decide who should be chosen." To improve her chances, Wilson sent letters to the N.C. Democratic Nomi nating Committee. "I told them that I thought a young person should go to the convention, and they believed me," she said. Christopher Geis, spokesman for the N.C. Democratic Party, said he thought Wilson definitely had earned her del egation. "It's very unusual for someone so young to be a delegate, but Katherine has done a lot for the Democratic Party, or she would not have been selected as a delegate," he said. Wilson was selected from a group of 80 applicants as one of 18 at-large del egates. "Usually it's well-balanced, but this year they were looking for more women to go," she said. "But I think I would have gone anyway because of my hard work and determination." Geis said earning a trip to the con vention was no easy task. "Becoming a delegate is almost like running for of fice there is much campaigning to be f " f ' lliliBiliillill HiM " DTHTodd Scon Karen Wilson is North Carolina's youngest delegate to the Democratic convention done," he said. "It's much more than just a matter of asking to become a delegate." Wilson, a pledged Bill Clinton del egate, said she was looking forward to the excitement of the Convention, which begins Monday at New York City's Madison Square Garden. "The three objectives of the conven tion are to adopt a party platform, elect a presidential nominee and elect a vice- presidential nominee," she said. "I think we're going to hear from Jerry Brown, and there will be some confusion until Clinton announces his running mate. I think he'll pick a U.S. senator or someone from a government position who has dealt with the 50 states." Wilson said she was proud to repre sent the younger voters at the conven tion. "I'll be pushing for this election to focus on the young people," she said. "We have a Young Democrats platform which I will take with me to show we are involved." '. Wilson also said she was excited about attending such an important event. "There will be 4,000 delegates total, j and o.uuu press members, she said. 1 found out our state will be located near the front and right next to the press, section, which should be really fun." ' Wilson said she thought the outcome of the presidential race would be diffi cult to predict. "I think Clinton's got a very good , chance," she said. "Of course, I'm bir ased, but we'll have to wait and see. One recent poll showed him to be ahead, but it keeps changing." , But Wilson said she thought the, Democratic Party would fare better if Ross Perot was an announced candi date. "A three-man race definitely ben efits Clinton more than it would hurt him," she said. "But I think issues will be the key aspect of the next three months." Campus Calendar Correction A caption for the front page picture in the July 2 Daily Tar Heel misidentified former University Police Chief Charles Mauer. In the picture, Mauer (center) is talk ing to defense attorney Lars Nance (left) and Alan McSurely, who is represent ing Officer Keith Edwards in her case against several University administra tors. Mauer is a defendant in the case, in which Edwards is charging the officials with racial and gender discrimination. The DTH regrets the error. TARHEEL TANNING! 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Franklin, All denim shorts $24.99 free. $32) The Print Shop 10-50 off on all selected framed prints on our walls Taxco Silver Red tag items up to 25 off, everything else In store 10 off Merchant Men's shorts-buy one , get one free, women's dresses up to 70 off, women's 2-piece suits up to 60 off, women's shoes up to 50 Tijuana Fats Two for one, buy any dinner entree and get one of equal or lesser value free Paw Paw Patch 20-50 off on discontinued and overstocked lines Fred's Beds 137 Rams Plaza, Sealy mattress sale: Twin $129, Ful $169, Queen $199, Fri. & Sat. only Harris Teeter University Mall, Carr MillMall, Glenwood Square, Pepsi and Diet Pepsi 6-pk. cans, 2 for $3 Shoe Doctor 1 43 W. 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Kerr Drug FREE blood pressure check Rolane 105 Rams Plaza, Take an extra 30 off all clearance merchandise Dillard's University Mall, Selected Gant dress shirts $7, selected seasonal missy dresses $29 Dubey's Specials in every department, 15 off any non-sale items with copoun from ad Anjana's At least 20 off selected dresses Velveteen Rabbit 30-40 off children's spring and summer fashions Mulberry Silks 20-60 off selected cottons, lin ens, rayons and knits Cotton Boll 35 off selected spring and summer fabrics Book Market One-half off on our already low prices CHADEL HILL WHO CHAMEKOF03MMQCt Wrnr? t V V THURSDAY 5:15 p.m. The Black Interdemoninational Student 1 naauiiauuu win spuiiaui a uiuic-Miiuy icnuwMiip. meeting in the BISA office, located in the Wesley Foundation Building, 214 PittsboroSt. o p.m. ine riesbytenan campus Ministry will hold a cookout at Umstead Park. 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