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GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 17, 2011
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GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser
Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
Chris Awwad and Josh Harbert are in the Class of 2013.
Chris Awwad and Josh Harbert are in the Class of 2013.
Parents Keith and Geri Libby and Judy and Tom Clarkson helped set up the dinner part of the event.
Parents Keith and Geri Libby and Judy and Tom Clarkson helped set up the dinner part of the event.
Jennifer Clarkson came out to help her boyfriend, International Medical Society President Jeremiah Libby.
Jennifer Clarkson came out to help her boyfriend, International Medical Society President Jeremiah Libby.
Caroline Davis had her eye on several auction items.
Caroline Davis had her eye on several auction items.
Nick Dickson filled his plate with food representing countries around the world.
Nick Dickson filled his plate with food representing countries around the world.
Ali Walker, Amanda Sundholm, Breanna Gawrys and Erin Telepak enjoyed the evening.
Ali Walker, Amanda Sundholm, Breanna Gawrys and Erin Telepak enjoyed the evening.

 

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