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How A Temple University Police Officer Inspired Some Philadelphia High School Students To Go To College

It was an emotional reunion for Temple University student Avaeh Harrison and her mentor Leroy Wimberly.

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August 30, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It was an emotional reunion for Temple University student Avaeh Harrison and her mentor Leroy Wimberly.

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The two came together on campus after meeting for the first time while Harrison was a senior in high school

"His message to me was just simple words to never give up," she said.

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