
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders in Lenore Sazer’s classes receive awards Friday for their work in math and science. Rocky the mascot jumped in front and was also acknowledged for his contribution.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
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Sixth, seventh and eighth graders in Lenore Sazer’s classes receive awards Friday for their work in math and science.

Sixth, seventh and eighth graders in Lenore Sazer’s classes receive awards Friday for their work in math and science. Rocky the mascot jumped in front and was also acknowledged for his contribution.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
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