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PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 25, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences
Mrs. Boyd’s class from Bayhaven Elementary School pose in front of “Puzzled Eyes” by Dan McGibbon, Friday, April 20.
Mrs. Boyd’s class from Bayhaven Elementary School pose in front of “Puzzled Eyes” by Dan McGibbon, Friday, April 20.
“You Are My Brother” by Amber Dixon
“You Are My Brother” by Amber Dixon
Mason Coburn, 12, Nicole Hurter, 11, and Sabrin Fausugh, 11, from Gocio Elementary enjoyed touring the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
Mason Coburn, 12, Nicole Hurter, 11, and Sabrin Fausugh, 11, from Gocio Elementary enjoyed touring the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
Destiny Dyle, 10, from Phillippi Shores Elementary, took photos of all of the pieces in the art exhibit so that she could always remember the field trip.
Destiny Dyle, 10, from Phillippi Shores Elementary, took photos of all of the pieces in the art exhibit so that she could always remember the field trip.
Sharon Gustave, 10, Savannah Stewart, 10, Savannah Albrecht, 10, and Gabriel King, 10, pose together in front of “Don’t Be a Sheep”, Friday, April 20.
Sharon Gustave, 10, Savannah Stewart, 10, Savannah Albrecht, 10, and Gabriel King, 10, pose together in front of “Don’t Be a Sheep”, Friday, April 20.
“Bringing Hands Together, Bridging Gaps Forever” by Jamia Mei Tolentino
“Bringing Hands Together, Bridging Gaps Forever” by Jamia Mei Tolentino
“Crossed Love” by Hannah Hoffrogge
“Crossed Love” by Hannah Hoffrogge
Phillippi Elementary students Tobias Lavalle, 7, London Harris, 7, and Mercedes Wasil, 7, pose in front of one of their favorite pieces, “Expecting”.
Phillippi Elementary students Tobias Lavalle, 7, London Harris, 7, and Mercedes Wasil, 7, pose in front of one of their favorite pieces, “Expecting”.
Thousands of students from Sarasota and Manatee counties enjoyed field trips to Island Park to see the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
Thousands of students from Sarasota and Manatee counties enjoyed field trips to Island Park to see the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
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Amanda Russo, 17, led a group from Phillippi Shores Elementary around the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit, Friday, April 20.
Amanda Russo, 17, led a group from Phillippi Shores Elementary around the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit, Friday, April 20.

 

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