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MARTINEZ WINS POSTER CONTEST

June 28, 2006 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Loren Martinez and Waynedale School principal Kent Martz

Loren Martinez, a second grader at Waynedale Elementary School won first place in a safety poster contest. Loren received a plaque and his poster will be competing on a national level in Kansas City in November. He is a student of Ms. Monroe’s class

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