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      Staples | 2:13 p.m.| May 21 at Staples students we Staples | 2:13 p.m.| May 21 at Staples students were able to drop off their winter uniforms at the field house and side entrance for girls basketball and cheer. Also, at the front entrance students are able to give back medicine. Photos by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
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