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What's New
Welcome to this new page on our website. You will find newsworthy items here. If you would like to share something exciting that happened in one of the schools or a story about a student, teacher or school project, please contact our webmaster.
Our goal is to keep the news fresh and to spotlight the district and its students. For additional information you may contact the following folks:
Chris Romine, Chief Information Officer
Chrystal Deyette, Tech Support and Webmaster
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| 10/27/09 |
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Letter from Superintendent |
Dear DBSD Students, staff and public,
On Friday the 13th, (love the date), at 3:30 PM in the Healy Community Library, Senator Thomas and Representative Guttenberg will meet with the School Board to discuss various issues regarding our schools and needs of our students. We have three sources of revenue, the federal government, the state and the Borough. The federal government accounts for 7% of school budgets nationally, and impacts 85% of programs. A little bit of money for a lot of regulation. Our borough currently supports the maximum they are allowed by state law. That is appreciated!! Most of our funding comes from the state, and it has not kept up with inflation for years, and that is showing. Our legislators are strong supporters of education, and need to know our educational situation, as their constituents.
This meeting will precede a regular constituent meeting at 5:30. PLEASE attend both meetings to show support for your children and our school system, as well as all the issues pertinent to residents of Denali Borough.
We will share with you more news as this meeting approaches.
Kim Langton
Superintendent |
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| 5/04/09 |
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Health Tips Offered by the Center for Disease Control |
Here on some health tips offered by the Center for Disease Control on staying healthy and protecting yourself from the flu. (Seasonal or Swine). As of today, there has not been a reported case of Swine Flu in Alaska. However, it is only a matter of time until it does reach our state. In the meantime, we can do a few things to remain healthy and be prepare our homes and families in case the illness does reach our doorstep
Avoid close contact with ill persons, or large crowds.
Stay at home when you are sick
Cover your cough and nose
Wash your hands often, use a hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Practice other good health habits such as get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious foods.
Parents and families need to develop their own personal preparedness plan to be able to respond to possible school or daycare closings and the need to provide care for an ill family member.
Symptoms to look for are fever with upper respiratory illness. If you or a family member become ill, please see a health care provider. If someone does develop the illness Isolation is required.
• Isolate self at home
• Wearing a mask may help reduce spread of disease (if ill)
• Isolate for 7 days, or 1 day after the symptoms go away
Quarantine is an option if exposed to disease
• This means to stay away from others, even though you do not have diseases
• The incubation period (the time of being exposed to the virus and when the disease emerges) is 2-7 days
• For example, if afraid of coming down with the flu after a possible exposure to the virus, if no signs and symptoms appear after 1 week you are probably OK
H1N1 is not a food borne disease – you cannot contract this disease by eating pork or other foods
The state of Alaska has a very good website which the keep updated.
http://www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov/
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me.
Thank you.
Patti Jordan R.N.
School Nurse |
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| 4/23/09 |
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Region 2 Music Festival |
April 16-18, 14 schools in Region 2 participated in the Region 2 Music Festival, hosted by Tim Volstad at Anchorage Christian School. About 400 musicians gathered in the 5-acre school to participate in Mass Band, Honors Band, Mass Choir, and Honors Choir. Sub-activities also happening were the opportunity to qualify State Solo/Ensemble and to rank as one of the top 3 bands or choirs in the region.
Participating schools were: Su-Valley, , Cordova, Anchorage Christian, Nenana, Glennallen, Delta, Cantwell, Grace Christian, Tri-Valley, Anderson, Unalaska, Valdez, Glacier View, and Kenny Lake.
Top 3 Choirs:
1. Anchorage Christian
2. Cordova
3. Houston
Top 3 Bands:
1. Nenana-Tri-Valley Band
2. Anchorage Christian
3. Valdez
Healy's own Don Shannon was the Mass Band Guest Conductor. The band performed a piece composed by alumnus Dean Shannon titled The Attack of Attu
Jack Reeves performed with the auditioned Honors Choir. Emily Brease, John Gebauer, and Grace Lake were alternates.
Nenana's World Drumming Class received the honor of Command Performance at the final concert.
Cantwell competed for the first time in Solo/Ensemble Competition and for one of the Top 3 Choir positions in the region.
Denali Borough School District is taking 16 musicians to state (almost half of the DBSD musicians who attended): State is May 7-9 at UAA Anchorage...
Anderson:
Katrina Miller
Danny Fisher
Brittney Warner...all 3 vocal soli
Tri-Valley:
Tri-Valley Concert Choir: Ana Brease, Cassidy Owen, Bobbilou Burbank, Jack Reeves, Parker Vacura, John Gebauer, Paulee Newton, Emily Brease, Teal O'Connor, Kristin Hinman, Elyse Lynn, Kami Graham
Ana Brease-vocal solo
John Gebauer-vocal solo
Elyse Lynn-Native American flute solo
Ana and Emily Brease-vocal duet
Tri-Valley/Nenana Jazz Ensemble: John Gebauer, Noah Schieber, Elyse Lynn, Jack Reeves, Christian Nelson
7th Grader Grace Lake also qualifed for state in the TVS choir and with a vocal solo. She will wait until she's a freshman to attend state, but what a great honor to qualify (second year in a row!)
Nenana:
Kayla Mortenson-vocal solo
Jamie Tyler-vocal solo
Kayla Moretnson/Jamie Tyler-vocal duet
Sky Shepherd-vocal solo
Christian Nelson-drummer for the TVS-Nenana Jazz Quintet
Logan Monroe-guitar solo
Haley Tyler-flute solo
Amanda McPherson-guitar solo
Nenana World Drumming Ensemble:
Trevor Haken
Wes Martin
Zack Keel
Grady Baumfalk
Adam Mcginty
Brandy Ulak
Vanessa Daniel
Michala Okitkun |
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| 3/29/09 |
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Cinderella & the Prince |
A Family Musical Extravaganza, performed
in our own community by 45 cast members
and a 13-piece orchestra. |
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| 3/29/09 |
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Cinderella & the Prince |
A Family Musical Extravaganza, performed
in our own community by 45 cast members
and a 13-piece orchestra |
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| 2/17/09 |
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Annual Child Find |
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The purpose of this screening is to identify children ages 3 through 21 who may have problems with communication, learning or skill development. 
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| 1/01/09 |
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A Sourdough Nutcracker |
TVS sixth-grader Isabella Saxe and senior high schooler Anastasia Brease perform in "A Sourdough Nutcracker", the first time this holiday classic has been performed in this area. Of course, this is Healy, Alaska, so it was tweaked Alaska-style. The show was sponsored by Kids In Motion and Usibelli Foundation, in association with Denali Ballet Academy.
Photo by Tina Graham Taken 12/14/2009 |
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| 12/14/08 |
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A Sourdough Nutcracker |
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TVS Senior John Gebauer dances with longtime Motion Sensors Dance Troupe instructor/guest dancer Ann Olson, in the final dramatic duo of "A Sourdough Nutcracker."
Photo by Tina Graham |
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| 11/11/08 |
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Anderson pre-schooler Lauryn cheers for the Anderson Team |
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Anderson pre-schooler Lauryn cheers for the Anderson Team during the Sportsmanship Tournament in Anderson recently. Lauryn is one of a talented group of youngsters who help keep team spirit high during games. |
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| 11/11/08 |
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A Special Trick-or-Treat At Clear Air Force Base |
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Middle School basketball players from Anderson School, Tri-Valley School, Tok, Nenana and Northway enjoyed a special trick-or-treat at Clear Air Force Base on Halloween weekend. Those players were some of the nine teams who participated in the Annual Sportsmanship Tournament in Anderson. Late in the afternoon, on Oct. 31, Clear AFB invited students for an hour of free bowling, free snacks, a stroll down a spooky hallway and trick-or-treating through the dorms. A special military bus provided transportation.
It was a great addition to the weekend. Thanks to our community partner Clear Air Force Base for the invitation and the big Halloween scares! Sponsored by Clear Services, the Clear Family Readiness Group and many spooky volunteers.
Here some Tri-Valley School students prepare to enter the spooky hallway.
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| 10/08/08 |
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Teen Health Fair |
Don't miss this extraordinary day THIS Saturday for middle and high schoolers throughout the district. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and does until 2 p.m.
Here's what's happening:
*A Wii competition: bowling, boxing, tennis, Guitar Hero and Rockband.
*RESPECT: An interactive, non-violent self-defense demonstration with world renowned martial arts expert Larry Wick of Fairbanks Tang Soo Do Karate Academy. 11-12:30 p.m.
*Yoga at 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45
*Snow Frisbee Golf at 10 and 12:30
*ATV and Snowmachine safety class with Alaska State Trooper Ryan Nichols.
ALSO....check your driving reflexes in the safe driving booth, join
Darren and Candace Mudge for an African Drum Jam session, check out dating and dining etiquette, ice climbing with The Martins, managing money with Teri Simmons of First National Bank of Alaska, check your blood pressure, vision, height, weight, bmi, explore safe and healthy choices with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers and Railbelt Mental Health, learn hunting safety from Clear Sky Sportsmans Club and try something new: Yoga Dance!
Parents are invited to stop in and see what their teens are learning.
Sponsored by Kids In Motion and made possible through a matching grant with the Denali Borough.
Organizer Ellen Lueders has put together a day filled with valuable information for our teens. Each teen in the district, by the way, has received a personalized invitation to this event. If they bring it in with them, they're in the running for a special door prize. |
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| 10/07/08 |
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Tri-Valley School Government Class |
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski visited all three schools in the Denali Borough this month. Here, she presents an American Flag that has flown over the nation's capitol, to Sheyenne MacIver, president of the Tri-Valley Middle School Student Council. |
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| 10/01/08 |
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Candidate Forum |
Ana Brease moderates the candidate forum, put on by the Tri-Valley School Government Class. Rep. David Guttenberg and challenger Will Finley answer questions posed by students.
Daryl Frisbie photo
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| 8/26/08 |
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Donations From the Salmon Bake to the Denali Arts & Humanities Alliance |
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DBSD students Marin, Liz and Shelby collect donations at the door of the Denali Salmon Bake early Saturday night. The Bake generously donated all proceeds from the door, giving the new Denali Arts & Humanities Alliance a grand total of about $1,000.
Entertainment for the evening included a fabulous performance by Denali's musical dynamo Candace Mudge on vibes, Darren Mudge on guitar and Allan Mortenson of Nenana on drums. Salty Gravy, a favorite local bluegrass band, kept things hopping during the late shift.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this a success. Lots of local residents came for dinner and music.
A special thanks to Denali Salmon Bake, whose owners strongly support the arts and humanities in the Denali Borough.
The new Denali Arts & Humanities Alliance is a community group, whose mission is to keep arts and humanities thriving in the Denali Borough School District. The Alliance, which grew out of the school district strategic planning, includes Denali Borough School District, Kids In Motion, Alaska Geographic, Denali Education Center and Denali National Park. |
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| 7/28/08 |
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Denali Borough Mayor Dave Talerico Presents a Check |
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Denali Borough Mayor Dave Talerico presents a check for $1.7 million to Brad Fabrizio, president of the Denali Borough School Board. State law requires that the Denali Borough help fund the school district every year, but this check goes way beyond that required amount and represents the close connection between school and community in the Denali Borough. |
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| 4/29/08 |
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The Final Glass Mosaic |
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Anderson students help grout the second glass mosaic, which will hang in the entryway of Anderson School. The mosaic is a scene of the Alaska Range and is a companion piece to the Alaska quarter design. Sandra Trumbower spearheaded the project, funded by a community engagement grant from the Alaska Association of School Boards. Students, community members, community partners and parents all worked on the amazing project.
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| 4/29/08 |
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The Final Glass Mosaic |
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Sammy helps Brad Fabrizio install the metal frame around the glass mosaic, before starting the final grouting on the project.
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| 4/21/08 |
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Terry Hinman accepts a Legislative Honorarium |
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Terry Hinman accepts a Legislative Honorarium for his late wife Beth Scheen, presented by Denali Borough School District Superintendent Kim Langton at the school board meeting April 17, 2008. Beth was the school district business manager until her sudden death last November. State Rep. David Guttenberg and State Sen. Joe Thomas sponsored the honorarium, which was read on the floors of the both the State House and Senate. The document honored Beth as a special Alaskan who will be missed by us all.
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| 4/21/08 |
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Nenana River Project |
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DBSD teachers Tricia Turley of Anderson and Mark Martin (right) of Tri-Valley look over photos of the Nenana River, as National Science Foundation researcher Martin Jeffries looks on. The teachers participated in a two-day workshop over the weekend, as they continue helping students participate in this International Polar Year project. They are studying freezing and thawing of the Nenana River. In the spring and fall, students visit the river every day and record observations. Jeffries and fellow scientist Kim Morris traveled here from Washington DC for the workshop, which took place at the Murie Science and Learning Center.
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| 4/17/08 |
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Anderson School Glass Mosaic |
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Glass Mosaic Nears Completion
The first part of the Glass Mosaic Project, at Anderson School, is almost complete. After months of careful work, a dedicated group of artists spread grout this week over the replica of the Alaska quarter. The second half of the project, a scene of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range, will be grouted next.
Anderson students Sammy and Cody were a huge help Wednesday night, helping with the finishing touche, along with dedicated volunteers Brad and Sage Fabrizio and Michelle Turk and project supervisor Sandra Trumbower.
Here is a glimpse of a detail of the mosaic - the fused glass salmon was created by professional stained glass artist Michelle Turk of Denali Glass Studio.
Soon, this masterpiece will hang in the foyer of Anderson School. Watch for notices to celebrate this amazing project. This project funded by an Alaska Association of School Boards Community Engagement Grant.
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| 4/16/08 |
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Thank you Usibelli |
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Thanks to Usibelli Foundation, our strong community partner.
Denali Borough School District Superintendent Kim Langton graciously accepts a check for $10,000 from Bill Brophy of the Usibelli Foundation. Five thousand dollars will go into the school's general fund. Five thousand dollars will go toward college scholarships for graduating seniors.
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| 4/15/08 |
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DBSD Students and the Young Shakespeare Company |
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Denali Borough School District students from Healy, Cantwell and Anderson and Alaska Theatre of Youth's Traveling Youth Shakespeare Troupe, after a day of workshops and a performance of "MacBeth" at Tri-Valley School on April 11, 2007.
These dynamic young performers taught in classrooms all day long and performed a dramatic "MacBeth" that kept even the youngest students on the edges of their seats.
Stay tuned for future announcements about more exciting events for students, thanks to our new partnership with Alaska Theatre of Youth, the state's oldest youth theatre organization celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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| 4/14/08 |
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DBSD Students and the Young Shakespeare Company - 2 |
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Paulee looks on as Kyle, of the Young Shakespeare Co., improvises a proposal to Cori.
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| 4/13/08 |
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DBSD Students and the Young Shakespeare Company - Continued |
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Makayla enjoys acting with Kyle, from the Young Shakespeare Co.
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| 4/12/08 |
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Nenana River Project |
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Seventh-grade TVS student Sheyenne records observations on the Nenana River, as part of the Nenana River Project, studying freezing and thawing of the river. This is an International Polar Year Project on conjunction with the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks and the National Science Foundation.
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| 4/12/08 |
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Nenana River Project - Continued |
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Shelby, a TVS seventh-grader, takes photos of the Nenana River, very early during breakup, for the Nenana River Project. Once temperatures rise, the change will be dramatic and students will record those changes throughout breakup.
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| 4/03/08 |
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Links to Other Stories |
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| 4/02/08 |
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Moosehide Boat |
CANTWELL — BJ Gore, with two Native elders guiding him, learned a traditional skill last week that otherwise might have been lost to future generations.
Along the way, he participated in a unique high school internship that taught him a bit about his own heritage and earned him recognition from his home community.
Read the full story at the Fairbanks Daily News Miner. |
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| 4/02/08 |
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Jazz Trio Performs in Healy |
Denali Borough School District's own music teacher Candace Mainiero performed March 29 with the Barney McClure Jazz Trio, at Tri-Valley School. The two-hour performance included Candace on vibes, holding her own with a nationally-known musician.
The last time Barney McClure visited was last Fall, when his company, Barney McClure Productions, brought the musical "A Year With Frog -N- Toad." That family show sold out! He hinted that he is working on another musical for early 2009, which we hope to bring to Healy.
McClure is a nationally-known jazz musician, whose work has been featured in the films, "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Mr. Holland's Opus." He has played with many jazz "greats" over the years, and now lives in Fairbanks.
His passion for music and the energy of his fellow musicians was unmistakable at the Healy performance. Candace fit right in. It was a real treat for the audience and a reminder of how talented she is - like so many of our district staff.
This performance was sponsored by the Denali Borough School District Arts and Music Departments and Kids In Motion. |
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| 4/02/08 |
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Anderson Students Accept Spirit of Youth Award |
Spirit of Youth Salutes 2008 Winners
Alaska Airlines - Service to Community
Anderson Students surveyed residents and collected data which aided decision makers in creating a "free land" project that will positively impact the comprehensive plan for the borough now and in the future.
Spirit of Youth Banquet Winners
ADN Spirit of Youth Story |
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