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Seniors walk their elementary school for senior week

Kaeden Johnson and Andrea Albors-Morales
May 19, 2025
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Seniors took a picture in front of their old elementary school, Baker Elementary. "It is really emotional because I remember hanging out here and all of the memories from my childhood," Megan Brooks said.
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