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EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS HONORED AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN

June 6, 2007 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Two eighth grade students were honored during a non-public school breakfast at the Grand Wayne Center on May 14, 2007.

Claire Roy, daughter of Mike and Wendy, and Brandon Kirkman, son of Joseph and Vesta Kirkman, were selected based on character, leadership and service.

Congratulations Claire and Brandon!

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