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Freedom families flock to 'Hollywood'


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 29, 2010
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Freedom families flock to 'Hollywood'
Skylar Makal, 9, knew every word to
Skylar Makal, 9, knew every word to "Hoedown, Throwdown."
Pictured are second grade students Nienna Whitenight, Caroline Trippi, Hope Clark and Ari Siegel.
Pictured are second grade students Nienna Whitenight, Caroline Trippi, Hope Clark and Ari Siegel.
"I thought (this costume) would be cool for Halloween," said Riley Wadsworth, 10.
Allison Tibor, 9, danced the “Macarena” like a pro.
Allison Tibor, 9, danced the “Macarena” like a pro.
Myra and Janette Shoates feasted on freshly popped popcorn.
Myra and Janette Shoates feasted on freshly popped popcorn.
Kendrick Sailes, 6, and his brother Quindarian Barlow, 8, dressed the part.
Kendrick Sailes, 6, and his brother Quindarian Barlow, 8, dressed the part.
Liz Ranck brought her daughter Sophia, who turned 6 on Oct. 28.
Liz Ranck brought her daughter Sophia, who turned 6 on Oct. 28.
Six-year-old Andrew Mattei had a blast with his mom, Nicole.
Six-year-old Andrew Mattei had a blast with his mom, Nicole.
Justin Murphy, 3, came out with his sister Margot.
Justin Murphy, 3, came out with his sister Margot.
Emily Kopczynski, 6, was the picture-perfect cowgirl.
Emily Kopczynski, 6, was the picture-perfect cowgirl.
Georgia Jones, Raydna Beckford and Cadence Bakker enjoyed refreshments.
Georgia Jones, Raydna Beckford and Cadence Bakker enjoyed refreshments.
Cameron Garganta, Kambri Jenkins, Lynda Mick and Cassie Laverty enjoyed the festivities.
Cameron Garganta, Kambri Jenkins, Lynda Mick and Cassie Laverty enjoyed the festivities.
Cassidy Flood and Haley Beyerlein dressed to walk the red carpet.
Cassidy Flood and Haley Beyerlein dressed to walk the red carpet.
Bronson Empall, 5, came as Bret Michael.
Bronson Empall, 5, came as Bret Michael.
Freedom student Hailee Chapin, 9, brought some sports fans from Haile Middle School — Meredith Haas, Samantha Chapin and Brook Bezilla.
Freedom student Hailee Chapin, 9, brought some sports fans from Haile Middle School — Meredith Haas, Samantha Chapin and Brook Bezilla.
Nolan Carpenter, 7, led Bella Dombroski in a short conga line.
Nolan Carpenter, 7, led Bella Dombroski in a short conga line.
Rylee Willard, 8, could not stop smiling while dancing to the song,
Rylee Willard, 8, could not stop smiling while dancing to the song, "Macarena."

 

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