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Northwest students provide gifts for the less fortunate [Photo of the Day]

December 3, 2011
Northwest students provide gifts for the less fortunate [Photo of the Day]

Five year-old Cash Vanetta and his father Ryan Messenger open a gift that Mrs. Mayer’s and Mrs. Demkey’s fourth hour classes gave to him for Adopt-A-Tot on Dec. 2. Adopt-A-Tot is an annual event that provides presents for less fortunate families. ” about sharing with other people through Adopt-A-Tot,” Messenger said.

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Northwest students provide gifts for the less fortunate [Photo of the Day]