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Finally... We have reached our goal, we are seniors! Our moment is here and we have completed the year. So yeah - look at us, and yes, we’ve got style. It is our opportunity to shine; be a star. So people, look at us! We have worked earnestly and assiduously for twelve years of schooling - twelve years of the roller coaster ride. At times we felt our rollercoaster ride was out of control, we learned how to maintain that control. When our grades weren’t so good, we learned we had to study and work harder. When we were in trouble for poor attitudes, we learned we need to be mature and be disciplined. We have been through it all; we have become the people who we wanted to be today. So, look at us; we’ve got style. Now ask yourselves this, who do you want to be? Will you depart WPSD too with style? At WPSD, we knew who we wanted to be. We are individuals. We have our own opinions and that is what makes us unique. So, look at us, we’ve got style. WPSD has taught us numerous things, even when we made teachers go insane, fooled around in class, didn’t do the work, or take our accomplishments seriously. We blossomed from an infant bird which knew nothing into a sophisticated flying bird. We will leave WPSD with style. So yeah, look at us, we’ve got style.
By: Emily Jo Noschese
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Dear Class of 2005: Congratulations! You have arrived at a huge milestone in your life - graduation! Each of you have taken different journeys to arrive at this point in your life. Each has experienced triumphs and disappointments, but the trip has been worth it because now you are ready for another exciting phase in your life. Your journey has not been a lonely one. Your parents, the WPSD staff, and your friends have been with you every step of the way. We share the pride and happiness that you feel and wish you nothing but the best for the future. We will always be here for you... Best Wishes!
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Sincerely. Donald Rhoten Superintendent
“Bear Bear” October 2, 1983 Wilmerding, PA Favorite Word: Mall
The Best Memories: The wonderful teachers I’ve had at WPSD that taught me many things. I enjoyed enjoyed Craft Club and the Christmas Holiday sale.
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“Andy” Sept 17, 1983 Milesburg, PA Future goals - To get a good job and have a good future
Hobbies - Woodworking, crafts, cooking, snowmobiling, fishing, dune-buggy, and camping.
Favorite quote - “Is it time to go home yet?”
Best memories - All the good times with WPSD people. Favorite Word - Snowmobile
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Future Goals - Attend NTID/RIT and have a wonderful family after I graduate from college!
“Waterboy” April 25, 1987 Darlington, PA
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Favorite Quote - “What you want me to do now?”
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Activites - Soccer, Basketball, Track, Class of 2005 Sgt-At-Arm, Academic Bowl, Varsity Letter Club, ILP, Dorm Council,Yearbook Editor
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Best Memories - Won all three tournaments in soccer this year (OSD, WPSD Homecoming, and Upstate tournament). WPSD won Deaf National Championship!
July 7, 1986 Connellsville, PA
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Future Goals - Attend a training school and study computers. Most embarrassing moments - One day, Marisa unhooked my bra and I had to hold my shirt in front of me in front of my teacher in hallway!
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“Daredevil” Nov 7, 1986 Lancaster, PA Best memories - GAA trip, sports trip, mischievious moments with my evil twins, pranks in girls’ dorm, devilish moments with Jenna/Tim, giggling moments in class, bein troublesome on the bus with Shar, Owen, Dani, and Josh, unstoppable laughter moments with Sheena, Doit, and Demme! Most of all, I had tons of unforgettable memories with the friends and family. Future Goal - Plan to attend college and have a pleasant life! Embarrassing Moment - It happened in WPSD! I wore a cute outfit with a skirt, and I went to the bathroom. After that, I went out and passed a staff member. Somehow, he yelled my name because he said “pull down your skirt.” I didn’t realize that my skirt was stuck in my underwear. My face was filled up with 10 RED after that moment!
Favorite Word - “fsjgrticmkdsf” Favorite Quote - I always knew looking back on tears would make me laugh but I never knew looking back on laughs would make me cry...
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“Emijo” Feb. 27, 1987 Shaler, PA Future goal - Plan to attend Gallaudet University
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Favorite Word - “What?”
Favorite Quote - “I have all the answers, but I never said they are right!”
Best memories - I have tons of best/embarrassing moments but some of them are Everything @ Math Bowl, 2004 GAA Trip which was just me, Andrea, Tonya, and Do-it, and the late night fireworks in my backyard with the boys
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“DJ� September 18, 1986 Munhall, Pa Activities: Signshine, Basketball
Best Memories: Gym Class, basketball
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Hobbies: Listening to music and playing basketball. Future Goals: I want to find a job
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“Trispy Treme” May 16, 1986 Huntingdon, PA Favorite Quote - “Love is like a fat boy eating cake!”
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Best memories - All the fun times I had with my family on all the vacations that we went together. My trip to Hawaii and California were one of best times I ever had. Also all the unforgettable memories I had with my girlfriend, Maribeth and all the friends in my life!
Favorite Words “Hang Loose” Future Goals - Attend Gallaudet University and have a delight life after I’m done with Gallaudet!
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“Lex” July 11, 1986 Lancaster, PA Best memories - Everytime I hang out with my Daddy, we always had good times together. We died laughing, went on + teased each other. He always took me to any malls I wanted, he had good taste in clothing.
Future Goals: Attend Art Institute of Philadelphia.
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Favorite Quote - “Where should one use perfume?” a young woman asked. “Wherever one wants to be kissed, I said” - Coco Chanel
“Jade” April 9, 1985 Turtle Creek, PA Activites -Yearbook, Off-Campus job
Embarassing Moment: 5 years ago, when I was ready to leave my uncle’s house with my mom, I fell down the step in my uncle’s backyard and everyone came and stared at me!
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“Jenna” June 23,1986 Munhall, PA Favorite Word - “Know what?... Shut up!” A C Favorite Quote - I want to be pointed at and have them say “She is beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside!” Best Memories - Math Bowl in 2002 and see my laughing partner getting all freaky over an enormous cockroach!
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Future Goals - Attend Gallaudet and earn a degree. Have a wonderful family and an amazing job that I’ll actually enjoy!
1. Jennifer Tomko 2. Brittany Stewart 3. Alexa Simonetti 4. Timothy Putt 5. Demonte Price 6. Emily Noschese 7. Marisa Mills 8. Beth Ann Lewis 9. Bret Ginther 10. Andy Burns 11. Kara Breze
Remember the time When the kid took your candy, It was when you learned to share. Or scraping your knee on the playground, Crying for mom and she’ll be there? Remember the time When we first walked in the class, “Welcome first graders,” said the teacher; Wondering if the butterflies in our tummies would pass, Sitting next to a girl, who would perhaps be a new friend? Remember the time When we first got our heartbreak, Having your friends saying, “He’s not worth it.” Or your parents wouldn’t give you a break Because you weren’t doing their way? Remember the time When we sneaked out, passed our curfew, Having the best time you ever had Thinking your parents had no clue But they always knew anyway. We’re applying for colleges, waiting for the results Everything you do in school slowly drives you insane Wanting to get out and waiting gets difficult You try so hard not to complain. And now see where we are We’ve grown up so fast We’ve came this far... Memories would always stay Its who we have become From sharing to heartbreaks, it seemed yesterday We learned and through it all... When we leave, we know now We would have to catch ourselves when we fall Knowing out there isn’t like playing a Barbie doll But we would leave you saying, “Oh wow...”
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CLASS OF 2006
Heriberto Alexandre Jess Brown David Chillson
Pietro Curigliano Ryan Fields James Macgill
Robert Maher Laura Olon Anthony Passante
Lamont Pryor David Richardson Shane Wright
Daniel Zeolla
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Amanda Cumer Amanda DeWitt Tiffany Fields
Tonya Findley Philip Fisher Jeff Forner
CLASS OF 2007
Andrea Aquilino Jesse Barkey Tara Clawson
Courtney Hancock Ruth Hawkins Jeff Kopchick
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CLASS OF 2007
Shy-Tyson Lawton Jarred Lilley Fatima Muhammad
Zane Nochese Sharon Opris Joshua Priester
Marla Rabenstein Russell Radley Danah Richter
Annie Ross Joshua Sechman Jason Shetron
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Philip Wismer Maribeth Zeleski
CLASS OF 2007
David Strait Holly Thomas Casey Weyant
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CLASS OF 2008
Justin Barnes Jeremy Fenyus Amy Jo Huss
Adam Jugan Phillip Kaminski Ashley Kaufman
Kirstie Koricich Demetrius Lee Angel Mahnick
Bonnie Mahnick Summer Miller D’Ontae Peery
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Ian Wright
CLASS OF 2008
Jayla Robertson Rebecca Taslov JD Wranich
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CLASS OF 2009
Javauna Arce Samantha Boothby Jhorden Cheadle
Chris Deadwiler Andrea Echavarria Jeffrey Green
Stellena Hargrove Brian Hertnecky Amanda Howser
Rachel Hutchinson Jimmy McLenigan Corey Milligan
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Jeremy Wagoner
CLASS OF 2009
Derek Possumato April Smith Kylea Stewart
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CLASS OF 2010
Dustin Brown Brister Campbell Ryan Dievert
Deaidra GraysonColeman Charleka Grubb Sam Hoover
Samantha Joseph Arthur Napolitano Tiffany Putt
Yuri Tokarek Ryan Toth Jerry Wilson
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Close-Up Week @ Washington D.C. The week that Bobby Maher and I spent in Washington D.C. was a total blast because we were able to experience many things squeezed into a week! Close-Up is all about learning about our country’s government, experiencing the diverse culture that Washington D.C. provided, meeting new people, and a hybrid of learning and fun at the same time! Bobby and I cherished the moments that we saw President Bush 3 days in row. On Tuesday, Jan 18, 2005, we attended the concert that featured many wellknown people like American Idol’s Ruben Studdard, Hilary Duff, Jojo, a band called Fuel, and some celebrities who gave speeches about America’s military. At the finale, President Bush and his wife, Laura made a brief appearance that made fired up the crowd! On Wednesday evening, after enduring long walks during the harsh weather the Close-Up group finally got on the White House’s front lawn to watch the celebration about America’s Freedom and Dedication to America’s Military. We were able to see President Bush and Vice President Cheney and their wives too! It was very chilly on that evening but we were willing to brave it to see the President again! Jan 20, 2005 or The Inauguration Day was beautiful and very touching. We had to go through heavy security checkpoints to see President Bush take the oath for his 2nd term. We saw many well-known politicians such as Bill & Hilary Clinton, Colin Powell, John Kerry, Condoleezza Rice, Karl Rove, and many more on the jumbotron. After that, we watched the Inaugural Parade for while. The week went so fast for us! We flew back to Pittsburgh with wonderful memories in our heads. We were lucky enough to able experience many things firsthand during Close-Up Week! Timothy Eugene Putt
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Blaise Jugan Michael Moody Brianna Storino
MR. RUSCAVAGE’S CLASS
Vincent Ruscavage Boston Campbell Amanda Capone
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MRS. MARAVICH’S CLASS 20
Joyce Maravich Jesse Bracken Michael Celesnik
Randy Dor Kelsey Fike Erik Hinderman
Keith Luketic
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Charles Hayne Danny McGee Tyler Smith
Bikelle Wood
MS. POLLOCK’S CLASS
Deborah Pollock Timothy Caulfield Richard MikulaNichols
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Shari Gerlach Emily Bach Joanna Cernicky
Glenn Myers Briana Wozniak
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Marcus Pryor Michael Pryor Zachary Rouse
Shirley Shirk
MS. BOAL’S CLASS
Marie Boal Tiffany Franklin Peter Hilton
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MS. RESNICK’S CLASS 36
Pauline Resnick Deairra Beason Anthony Cochran
Nhon Cossick Megan Eighmey Lonnieka Embry
Brandon Pike
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Destiny Quarles Melissa Shirk Joshua Sivak
MS. YOUNG’S CLASS
Ellen Young Maggie Donaldson Jennifer Megela
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MRS. HUSAR’S CLASS 38
Debbie Husar Nathan Irwin Cody Murcek
Samantha Pettit Sarah Richardson
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Shannon McAleavey Naithen McMillen Lauren Sodersten
MS. SMOZSKI’S CLASS
Donna Smozski Rachel Campion Jessica Gould
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MRS. HOMELL’S CLASS 40
Chriistie Homell Jamie Friday Le Airua McHenry
Stacey Quear Anna Mei Schurer Bradley Speck
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Phiat Ounn Somalya Robinson DeOntae White
MS. GUALTIERI’S CLASS
Barbara Gualtieri Joshua Giedel Jalen Jenkins
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Mrs. DEFRANCESCO’S CLASS 42
Debbie DeFrancesco Hannah Fisher Travis Frye
Kathryn Kucsmas Alec Lindsay Megan Majocha
Caitlyn Theriault Michael Weber
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Andrew Spellman Stefon Trowell
MRS. BAXTER’S CLASS
Sherry Baxter Dylan Craddock Amber Jones
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MRS. AUDEN’S CLASS 44
Wendy Auden Dajion Dixon Kevin Goerman
Emily Petrillo Emily Reno
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Jameel Smith Marisa Walworth
MS. WELLMAN’S CLASS
Sally Wellman Storm Betts Matthew Kelly
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Kyle D’Amore Cassie Friday Taylor Heid
Kyle D’Amore Cassie Friday Taylor Heid
Pre-Kindergarden
Amy Alverson Marlane Wilkerson Ethan Campion
Shania Williams Krista Foster
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KINDERGARDEN
Karen Roudybush Marlane Wilkerson Haley Beavers
Fauntaye Burke Kaishia Ieraci Shaniya Washington
Cheyenne Thompson
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Rosie Santucci Faith Saulsberry
PRESCHOOL I
Barbara Amen Chad D’Amore Howard Lin
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PRESCHOOL ii
Carrie Rain Anissa Crago R.J. Fisher
Alexanderia Francis Antoine Hunter Kyle Keracher
Cheyenne Sloan Destiny Tanner Kendrick Rivers
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STAFF
James Bernauer Dir. of Development
Deborah Fell
Coordinator/Children’s Services
Timothy Harris
Chief Fiscal Officer
Patricia Karn
Instruc.Support
Sue McAdoo
Curric. Coordinator
Helen Shirey
Dir. Human Resources
Mary Zanic
Administrative Assistant
Crystal Davis Receptionist
Kathryn Stephan Receptionist
Jessica Wells
Special Projects Coor.
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Secretary/Registar
Mary Lou Senkewitz Secretary
Janet Schumaker Secretary
Leslie Leary
STAFF
Besty Brown
Payroll Clerk
Mary Lou Raible Accountant
Lisa Yankoski
Gen. Acct. Clerk
Gregg Bowers
Dean Of Students
Connie Stepien
Asst. Dean of Students
Valentine Wojton SCPI Coordinator
Susan Matthews Secretary
Sarah Bowers PT Secretary
Natalie Wells PT Secretary
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STAFF
Catherine Rhoten Principal
Jennifer O’Connor Audiologist
Tatiana Prezioso Audiologist
Lori Randolph Interpreter
Cynthia Sherer Admin. Asst.
Mary Ann Stefko
Mainstream Coordinator
Linda Critchlow
Asst. Principal, Lower School
Vicki Frost Secretary
Barbara Goodman
Asst. Principal, Upper School
Frances Jolly
Guidance Counselor
Linda Langer
Office/Teacher Aide
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Secretary
Carol Riser
Vocational Evaluator
Elaine Moore
Dir. Children’s Center/Parent Infant Program
Bonnie Straley Seretary
Christine Moody Coordinator, P-I Program
Patricia Greeno Gloria Hartnett
Mary Jo Redfern Candace Sullivan
MS. SMOZSKI’S CLASS
Maureen McCarthy
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Upper School
Carole Aurilio Karen Biddle Renea Diamond
Kathryn Drake Mary Farrel Cynthia Johnson
Jennifer Jones Wayne Kelly Eleanor Magyar
James Mycyk J. Chris Noschese Margie Jo Patton
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John Foust Joseph Goodman Monica Papa
Sheree Perry Philip Romito Michael Adams
Daniel Emerick Joyce Rodella Amy Newland
Vocational/P.E./Fine Arts
Wendy Payne-Craig Jean Saunders Diana Saunders-Conley
Dorothy Scharschu
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Instructional Aides
Kathleen Betz Anthony DiMenno Elizabeth Eberle
Betty Hornick Donna Johnston Sandra Kayner
Larry Randolph Thomas Sage Christy Shively
Troy Verner
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Carrie Poilucci
Marina Blocher Lisa Bywater Deborah Ekas
CC Aides/ Speech
Daniel McNamara Rosie Noschese Diana Pici-McMahon
Gina Leskovic Janine McTighe Amalia Paltan
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Cassandra Beveridge Gloria Biega Kathleen Conte
George D’Amore John Fisher Thomas Halik Asst. to the Dean
David Halleran Mark Kite Rita Kuchar
Patricia Long Linda Majocha Terry Matthews
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Asst. to the Dean
Anita Mitchell Barbara Myers
Aaron Noschese ILP Director
Cherly Noschese Judy Patterson
James Raffle Anthony Remis Venita Smith
Gretchen Steffen James Toner Barbara Wershbale
Residential Supervisors
Wilmonda McDevitt
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Learn. Center/Health Center
Nancy Possumato
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Nursing Supervisor
Connie Elias Sharon Portser
Sara Ann Sabino Gina McDonald
Linda Burik
Director, Learning Center
James DeBee
Media Coordinator
Robert Wells Teacher
Carolyn Kirkpatrick Librarian
Ellen Russell
Technology Specialist
Mary Noe Secretary
Director of Couns./Eval
Tina Abraham
School Counselor
Fabrienne Spadacene School Counselor
Staff
Joel Grover
Donna Weiss Art Therapist Anne Fisher-Evangelista Occupational Therapist
Kristin Raether
Physical Therapist
Robert Aker Printer
Terry Matthews Asst. Printer
Kathryn Stephan
Graphic Arts Specialist
Joseph Caracci
Central Office Coordinator
Michael Prezioso IEP Coordinator
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Learn. Center/Health Center
Jeffrey Byerly
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Security Foreman
Melissa Becker Joseph Krah
Ronald Leeman David Marchwinski Wayne Richter
William Willis
Food Service Director
Joan Rinaldi Lisa Aquillino
Gerry Cole Charlene Halleran Barbara Hancock
Barbara Hansen Arlene Huthmaker Mike Insko
Dining Room Staff
Dick Starr
Stacy Johnson John Lesko Peggy Patterson
Marilyn Wilson
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Maintenance
Richard Blecher Dir. Plant Oper.
Russell Marcase Jr. Foreman
John Crown Walter Czekanski Anthony Donifero
Marcus Hooper Robert Hudak Norman Kemerer
Robert Kropp James McMahon Robert Noschese
William Smith Thomas Walton
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Foreman
John Wood Sr. Night Foreman
Betty Baverso Charles Lewicki Roberta McCoy
Michael Parrish Rolland Spadacene Sandra
Housekeeping
Thomas Schuler
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