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2012 WPA [Photo of the Day]

February 19, 2012
2012 WPA [Photo of the Day]

Junior Davis Millard dances with senior Liz Nelson at this years WPA on Feb. 18. Nelson was crowned Queen of Courts earlier that week.

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2012 WPA [Photo of the Day]