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PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Renaissance Rally


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 23, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Renaissance Rally
Students join Principal Rachel Shelley and Mayor Susan Atwell for the Harlem Shake.
Students join Principal Rachel Shelley and Mayor Susan Atwell for the Harlem Shake.
Seniors Erica Janko, Olivia Goodfriend and Carolyn Silverman all wear gold dog tags symbolizing a 4.0 GPA or higher. “Seeing all of my successful peers is the most exciting, “ said Goodfriend.
Seniors Erica Janko, Olivia Goodfriend and Carolyn Silverman all wear gold dog tags symbolizing a 4.0 GPA or higher. “Seeing all of my successful peers is the most exciting, “ said Goodfriend.
Students sang along to pop sings and danced in front of their peers during the Renaissance Rally.
Students sang along to pop sings and danced in front of their peers during the Renaissance Rally.
Freshmen Daisha Simpson and Erik Waiters enjoy the celebration of their achievements.
Freshmen Daisha Simpson and Erik Waiters enjoy the celebration of their achievements.
Seniors Auzhane Williams and Enaesha Robinson dance and sing along to Beyonce.
Seniors Auzhane Williams and Enaesha Robinson dance and sing along to Beyonce.
Students Ashly Perez, Amber Townsend, Haley Dennis, Taylor Balcon, Tabatha Townsend and Kelly Haslup danced to pop music at the rally.
Students Ashly Perez, Amber Townsend, Haley Dennis, Taylor Balcon, Tabatha Townsend and Kelly Haslup danced to pop music at the rally.
Seniors Amy Galloza, Dylan Rock, Erica Janko, and Treyvon Thomas all wear gold dog tags signifying a 4.0 GPA or higher.
Seniors Amy Galloza, Dylan Rock, Erica Janko, and Treyvon Thomas all wear gold dog tags signifying a 4.0 GPA or higher.
Sophomores Alexis Rutter, Rachel Rohn, and Brandon Thomas sing along to a pop song during the rally.
Sophomores Alexis Rutter, Rachel Rohn, and Brandon Thomas sing along to a pop song during the rally.
Sophomores Hannah Miller and Kyra Galbreath
Sophomores Hannah Miller and Kyra Galbreath
Sophomore Megan Adams finds out she won a 2002 Saturn SL that was donated by a family in the school.
Sophomore Megan Adams finds out she won a 2002 Saturn SL that was donated by a family in the school.
Mayor Susan Atwell congratulates sophomore Megan Adams on winning the 2002 Saturn SL and gets ready to hand her the keys.
Mayor Susan Atwell congratulates sophomore Megan Adams on winning the 2002 Saturn SL and gets ready to hand her the keys.
Megan Adams thanks staff after winning the 2002 Saturn SL.
Megan Adams thanks staff after winning the 2002 Saturn SL.
Motorcycle enthusiasts rode around the courtyard adding to the energy of the rally.
Motorcycle enthusiasts rode around the courtyard adding to the energy of the rally.
Students Rashad Jones, Eric Mayes, Michael Jones and Byron Hudson
Students Rashad Jones, Eric Mayes, Michael Jones and Byron Hudson
Seniors Siki Kote and Ljubica Nikolic dance with their peers.
Seniors Siki Kote and Ljubica Nikolic dance with their peers.

 

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