The girl as Gimli, Legolas, Aragorn and Thorin. #proudofthegirl #notentirelysurewhy #stillproud

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If not enough people are stopping by your table to hear your presentation, you take your presentation to the people.

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Students present their research for the Celebration of Writing @setonhilluniversity

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Reader, I ushered him. @pictclassictheatre

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Cheerful scene from @pictclassictheatre Jane Eyre (getting great reviews; 11 more performances)

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Happy Sweet Sixteen, Carolyn!

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