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PHOTO GALLERY: Private School Fair


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 12, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Private School Fair
The Out-of-Door Academy's Josh Simon and St. Stephen's Episcopal School’s Tori Biach and Savannah Glasgo welcomed guests.
The Out-of-Door Academy's Josh Simon and St. Stephen's Episcopal School’s Tori Biach and Savannah Glasgo welcomed guests.
Crista Robertson and Tina Pouso represented Kiddie Academy.
Crista Robertson and Tina Pouso represented Kiddie Academy.
Nicole Penland checked out schools with her friends Ethan and Jamie Doud.
Nicole Penland checked out schools with her friends Ethan and Jamie Doud.
Jane Snoxell, of Elevation Academy, caught up with her friend Gail Brito, of The Prep Academy.
Jane Snoxell, of Elevation Academy, caught up with her friend Gail Brito, of The Prep Academy.
Reese Swanson, 5, tried out the lock lesson offered by New Gate School.
Reese Swanson, 5, tried out the lock lesson offered by New Gate School.
Sheila and Adam Getzels checked out pre-k and kindergarten programs for their son, Alexander, 4.
Sheila and Adam Getzels checked out pre-k and kindergarten programs for their son, Alexander, 4.
Jannon Pierce and Dan van der Kooy represented Bradenton Christian School.
Jannon Pierce and Dan van der Kooy represented Bradenton Christian School.
At 7 weeks old, John Motzenbecker was, perhaps, the evening’s youngest attendee.
At 7 weeks old, John Motzenbecker was, perhaps, the evening’s youngest attendee.
Talen and Bryce Rich came out with their mom, Debbie.
Talen and Bryce Rich came out with their mom, Debbie.

 

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