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Joey Barretta
  • Class of 2017
  • Mansfield, OH

Joseph Barretta is a Member of Young Democrats at Ashland University

2014 Feb 17

Joseph Barretta of Mansfield, OH is a member of Young Democrats at Ashland University. Barretta is majoring in political science. He is the son of Michael and Ruth Barretta of Mansfield. Barretta is a 2012 graduate of St. Peter's High School.

The purpose of Young Democrats is to promote political education for those aligned with the political party, encourage voting regardless of party lines, and to aide students in becoming politically involved starting at a young age. The majority of activities work with Ashland County Democrats in bringing speakers to the area from all aspects of involvement in the party and voter registration drives.

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.