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PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 30, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
First-grader Kage Jones was one of the first ones to grab a jump rope.
First-grader Kage Jones was one of the first ones to grab a jump rope.
Seven-year-old Katie Brown couldn’t wait to participate in this year’s Jump for Fun.
Seven-year-old Katie Brown couldn’t wait to participate in this year’s Jump for Fun.
Dylan Blair, 11, demonstrated the frog.
Dylan Blair, 11, demonstrated the frog.
Eleven-year-old Garrett Hight showed off his jump roping skills.
Eleven-year-old Garrett Hight showed off his jump roping skills.
Second-graders Ella Bass and Elizabeth Norskov enjoyed jumping rope together.
Second-graders Ella Bass and Elizabeth Norskov enjoyed jumping rope together.
Five-year-old Alyse Smith-Bower kept a smile on her face throughout the morning.
Five-year-old Alyse Smith-Bower kept a smile on her face throughout the morning.
Twelve-year-old Jamaris Palmore did a triple back flip into the jump rope.
Twelve-year-old Jamaris Palmore did a triple back flip into the jump rope.
First-grader Tori Ziemer couldn’t wait to grab a jump rope.
First-grader Tori Ziemer couldn’t wait to grab a jump rope.
Eight-year-old Dashawn Holte had a blast jumping rope.
Eight-year-old Dashawn Holte had a blast jumping rope.

 

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