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PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder Fun Day


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 27, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder Fun Day
Renee Pitts, Nancy Harrison and Robin Storm put on quite a performance at the video game theater.
Renee Pitts, Nancy Harrison and Robin Storm put on quite a performance at the video game theater.
The Out-of-Door Academy’s director of annual giving Lauren Hersh spent the afternoon with her 2-year-old daughter Lillian.
The Out-of-Door Academy’s director of annual giving Lauren Hersh spent the afternoon with her 2-year-old daughter Lillian.
Peter Geaglone and his 3-year-old son Michael thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Peter Geaglone and his 3-year-old son Michael thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Martina and Chris Timol brought their daughters Sabine, 8, and Simone, 12, to the festival.
Martina and Chris Timol brought their daughters Sabine, 8, and Simone, 12, to the festival.
Ten-year-old Taylor Radigan threw a 41 mph fastball.
Ten-year-old Taylor Radigan threw a 41 mph fastball.
Five-year-old Eva Dyer, pictured with her 11-month-old sister Ella, couldn’t wait to play all of the games.
Five-year-old Eva Dyer, pictured with her 11-month-old sister Ella, couldn’t wait to play all of the games.
Six-year-old Kendall Dooley was determined to successfully make her up the rock wall.
Six-year-old Kendall Dooley was determined to successfully make her up the rock wall.
Eighth-graders Miller Condrack, Sydney Koffman and Giana Deramo had a blast hula hooping.
Eighth-graders Miller Condrack, Sydney Koffman and Giana Deramo had a blast hula hooping.
ODA Athletic Director Noel Beaulieu enjoyed spending time with his 13-year-old daughter Alexa and 11-year-old son Blake.
ODA Athletic Director Noel Beaulieu enjoyed spending time with his 13-year-old daughter Alexa and 11-year-old son Blake.
Ella Dyer, 11 months, had fun watching all of the people.
Ella Dyer, 11 months, had fun watching all of the people.

 

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