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PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends Day


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 12, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends Day
Nicholas Cavanaugh, 2nd grade, Marie Paolantonio and Alexandra Cavanaugh, 3rd grade
Nicholas Cavanaugh, 2nd grade, Marie Paolantonio and Alexandra Cavanaugh, 3rd grade
Jimmie Enderle, Nellie Beville, Tanner Luria, K, and Adrian and Anne Swain
Jimmie Enderle, Nellie Beville, Tanner Luria, K, and Adrian and Anne Swain
Nicholas, 4th grade, and Ted Morgan
Nicholas, 4th grade, and Ted Morgan
Marissa Govic, 7, poses with her grandparents, Agnes and Dusko Govic, Friday, Feb. 10, during Grandfriends Day at Out-of-Door Academy.
Marissa Govic, 7, poses with her grandparents, Agnes and Dusko Govic, Friday, Feb. 10, during Grandfriends Day at Out-of-Door Academy.
Ron, Lexi, 6th grade, and Marilyn Murphy
Ron, Lexi, 6th grade, and Marilyn Murphy
Ava Krug, K, sits with her grandparents Lorraine and Dick Vitale
Ava Krug, K, sits with her grandparents Lorraine and Dick Vitale
Out-of-Door Academy held their annual
Out-of-Door Academy held their annual "Grandfriends Day", Friday, Feb. 10.
The choir performed during Grandfriends Day at Out-of-Door Academy on Friday.
The choir performed during Grandfriends Day at Out-of-Door Academy on Friday.
Elle LaClair, 4th grade, shows off her art project and poses with Nancy Stults and Rita LaClair, Friday, Feb. 10, during Grandfriends Day at Out-of-Door Academy.
Elle LaClair, 4th grade, shows off her art project and poses with Nancy Stults and Rita LaClair, Friday, Feb. 10, during Grandfriends Day at Out-of-Door Academy.
Principal David Mahler
Principal David Mahler
Georgia and Trinity Dougherty sit together as they wait to watch Trinity’s sister, Brogan, perform.
Georgia and Trinity Dougherty sit together as they wait to watch Trinity’s sister, Brogan, perform.
Kirin Singer and Ray Rini, Pre-K, sing German folk songs.
Kirin Singer and Ray Rini, Pre-K, sing German folk songs.
Cameron Hiller, 6th grade, shows his grandparents, Jim and Mary Long, some of his schoolwork on his computer.
Cameron Hiller, 6th grade, shows his grandparents, Jim and Mary Long, some of his schoolwork on his computer.
Denise Ronan, Rick Ronan and Pauline Ronan pose with Grace Schlotthauer, 5th grade
Denise Ronan, Rick Ronan and Pauline Ronan pose with Grace Schlotthauer, 5th grade
Drew Bavaro, 6th grade, shows his grandparents, Vito and Dora Bavaro, how to work the iPad 2.
Drew Bavaro, 6th grade, shows his grandparents, Vito and Dora Bavaro, how to work the iPad 2.
Caroline Lafoe, 5th grade, poses with her grandparents, Glenn and Debby Greenwood
Caroline Lafoe, 5th grade, poses with her grandparents, Glenn and Debby Greenwood
E. Melvin Lloyd and Tyler Wade, 10, have fun taking silly photos with the Mac Photo Booth application.
E. Melvin Lloyd and Tyler Wade, 10, have fun taking silly photos with the Mac Photo Booth application.
Bob and Marie Wyatt pose with their granddaughter, Christy Wyatt, 5th grade.
Bob and Marie Wyatt pose with their granddaughter, Christy Wyatt, 5th grade.

 

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