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School sports teams show spirit by dressing up before games

Isabella Suarez, Multimedia Marketing Manager • Nov 14, 2022

  • Sophomores Ariel Mazor and Claire Kuemmerle show their team spirit before the varsity volleyball game by dressing up for twin day.

    Photo Courtesy of Wendy Liu
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  • Junior Marina Thorn and sophomore Ella Hoban show their spirit before the varsity soccer game by wearing all black.

    Photo courtesy of Katie Campbell
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  • Sophomore Lilly Picket and senior Diane Juica show their spirit before their volleyball game by wearing their team-issued warm-up shirts.

    Photo Courtesy of Wendy Liu
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