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PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Sock Hop


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 23, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Sock Hop
Drew Clark, 7, couldn't wait for the hula-hoop contest.
Drew Clark, 7, couldn't wait for the hula-hoop contest.
Madison Cartano, 9, made her unique bridge socks with the help of her mom
Madison Cartano, 9, made her unique bridge socks with the help of her mom
Emily Chance, Kylee Prince and Vivian Kuang enjoyed time together.
Emily Chance, Kylee Prince and Vivian Kuang enjoyed time together.
Andy and Jen Clark enjoyed the night with their son, Aaron, center.
Andy and Jen Clark enjoyed the night with their son, Aaron, center.
Anna Cucci, 9, danced the night away.
Anna Cucci, 9, danced the night away.
Ashley DeJarnette, 4, watched the contests with her father, Danny.
Ashley DeJarnette, 4, watched the contests with her father, Danny.
Gracie Lumsden and Langley Carter
Gracie Lumsden and Langley Carter
Corin Mohammadbhoy, 5, shows off the prize she won during the hula hoop contest to her friend, Hannah Hastreiter, also 5.
Corin Mohammadbhoy, 5, shows off the prize she won during the hula hoop contest to her friend, Hannah Hastreiter, also 5.
Issy Monroe won the silly sock contest for kindergarteners. She and her mother glued feathers on her socks to make them extra special.
Issy Monroe won the silly sock contest for kindergarteners. She and her mother glued feathers on her socks to make them extra special.
Amber Parsons brought her sister, Sierra, and friend, Kylie Birch.
Amber Parsons brought her sister, Sierra, and friend, Kylie Birch.
Stephen Romano, Ethan Graves, Logan Grace, Cody Schellinger and Joshua Klein are all in fourth grade.
Stephen Romano, Ethan Graves, Logan Grace, Cody Schellinger and Joshua Klein are all in fourth grade.
Demi Sherry, 6, enjoyed dinner with her sister, Lonna, and parents, Amanda and Rich, not pictured.
Demi Sherry, 6, enjoyed dinner with her sister, Lonna, and parents, Amanda and Rich, not pictured.
Rachel Weronik and Hayden Gregan collected tickets as guests arrived.
Rachel Weronik and Hayden Gregan collected tickets as guests arrived.
Gavin Wilson participated in the hula hoop contest.
Gavin Wilson participated in the hula hoop contest.
Bella Yost, 9, had the perfect outfit.
Bella Yost, 9, had the perfect outfit.

 

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