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Smiling from a parade float on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, in Hurricane.
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On Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, in downtown Hurricane, a trio of young ladies from Mount Vernon Baptist Church participates in the Christmas Parade.
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A child enjoys the Hurricane Christmas Parade from the cab of a fire engine on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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A child anxiously awaits the appearance of Santa Claus on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, at the end of the Hurricane Christmas Parade.
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On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the annual Christmas Parade, a Hurricane Middle School student plays flute while marching with the school band.
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While waiting for the Christmas Parade to begin in Hurricane on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, Putnam County kids and their parents enjoy the party atmosphere along Main Street.
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Carolers sing in downtown Hurricane on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, just prior to the Christmas Parade beginning.
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Olivia McClanahan, 2 1/2, checks out a Christmas decoration in downtown Hurricane on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, while waiting for the Christmas Parade to begin.
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Two Putnam County kids wait for Santa and the rest of the Christmas Parade to begin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Hurricane.
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Girls Scouts with Troop 1317 pass out candy along the parade route on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 in downtown Hurricane.
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Hurricane Middle School cheerleaders wave from a float on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, during the annual Christmas Parade in Hurricane.
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Members of the Hurricane Middle School Dance Team perform in the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Hurricane on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Confidence Elementary School first-grader Zoey Matherly reacts to classmates singing ÒHappy Birthday to YouÓ on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, before the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Celebration.
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Confidence Elementary School teacher Jeanette Mobley explains the honor of being designated a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, as the school celebrates.
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A teacher at Confidence Elementary School helps dish out the cake on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Celebration.
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Students at Confidence Elementary School enjoy cake on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, as the school celebrates being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
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During the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Celebration on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Confidence Elementary School, students pose with the recognition flag.
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A student at Confidence Elementary School reads a list of reasons that she enjoys her school on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Celebration.
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During the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Celebration on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Confidence Elementary School, students pose with the recognition flag.
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Confidence Elementary School students show off their commemorative wrist bands at the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Celebration on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.
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On Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Confidence Elementary School, Principal Colleen Huston leads a cheer for the school achieving the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award for 2012.
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Students at George Washington Elementary School perform for friends and family at the Lunch with Santa party on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Students at George Washington Elementary School perform for friends and family at the Lunch with Santa party on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Young James Wooten tells Santa his Christmas wish list on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Lunch with Santa party at George Washington Elementary School.
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On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Lunch with Santa party at George Washington Elementary School, Santa poses for a photo with Bobby and Sabrina Simmers of South Charleston.
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During the Lunch with Santa party on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at George Washington Elementary School, 2-year-old Levi Covert grabs a bite of pizza.
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On Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Conner Street Elementary School's Breakfast with Santa/Crafts Fair in Hurricane, kindergartener Elijah Pratt tells Santa what he wants for Christmas.
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Two-year-old Lily Bryan points Santa Claus out to Mom and sister Carley on Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Conner Street Elementary School's Breakfast with Santa/Crafts Fair.
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Isabelle and Emma Wills pose for a Santa photo on Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Breakfast with Santa/Crafts Fair at Conner Street Elementary School.
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Three-month-old Asten Elizabeth Pyles smiles while waiting to meet Santa for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Conner Street Elementary School.
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Santa poses with 3-month-old Asten Pyles on Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Conner Street Elementary School Breakfast with Santa/Crafts Fair in Hurricane.
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On Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Breakfast with Santa/Crafts Fair at Conner Street Elementary School, students help out in the crafts booths.
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On Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Breakfast with Santa/Crafts Fair at Conner Street Elementary School, students help out in the crafts booths.
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Vendors and shoppers enjoy the 12th Annual PTO Crafts Fair at West Teays Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Vendors and shoppers enjoy the 12th Annual PTO Crafts Fair at West Teays Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Vendors and shoppers enjoy the 12th Annual PTO Crafts Fair at West Teays Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Birthday Girl Zoey Matherly is embarrassed by her classmates' sudden delivery of the Happy Birthday song on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Confidence Elementary School.
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A soft smile from a Confidence Elementary School student on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.
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Teays Valley Christian School students McKenzie Myers and Makana Landers smile for the photographer on Friday evening, Nov. 30, 2012, at the school.
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Sissonville fourth-grader Lilly Ancion pauses for a photo on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, while selling crafts at West Teays Elementary School.
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At the West Teays Elementary School PTO Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, third-graders Madelynn Fisher and Chloe Weeks pose for a photo.
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Kindergartener Annie Kosa smiles on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Breakfast with Santa party at George Washington Elementary School in Eleanor.
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A pair of Girl Scouts from Troop 4521 smiles while waiting for the Christmas Parade to begin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Hurricane.
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A group of guys poses for a photo on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Christmas Parade in Hurricane.
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During the Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, 2012, a member of the Hurricane Middle School Dance Team smiles for the camera.
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Hurricane High School students pose for a snapshot at the Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
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Teays Valley Christian Middle School center Alisha Kiser presses a Milton Middle School player Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the game in Scott Depot.
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On Friday evening, Nov. 30, 2012, at Teays Valley Christian School, Lady Lions middle school forward Lydia Sylvester and Milton's Hallie Bess fight for a loose ball.
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Teays Valley Christian Middle School forward Lydia Sylvester shoots over a Milton defender on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Scott Depot.
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Teays Valley Christian center Alisha Kiser sets up a play as she brings the ball up court on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, against Milton Middle School.
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Streaking by the pick of teammate Holly Edwards on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, Teays Valley Christian Middle School center Alisha Kiser goes inside the paint for a jump shot.
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Teays Valley Christian Middle School forward Holli Bragg puts pressure on a Lady Greyhounds player on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.
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Teays Valley Christian School center Molly Backus gets pressure from a Lady Greyhounds defender on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, as the Lady Lions host Milton in JV action.
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Teays Valley Christian Middle School guard Sarah Kiser shoots over a Lady Greyhounds defender during JV action on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.
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During JV middle school play on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Teays Valley Christian School, Lady Lions center Molly Backus fights off Milton's Harper True.
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During JV middle school play on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Teays Valley Christian School, Lady Lions center Molly Backus fights off Milton's Harper True.
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Middle school forward Emily Hatfield leads the offense over Milton's Becca Hall on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in JV play at Teays Valley Christian School.
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