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West Fork Middle School Wins $25,000 In National Contest

Recycling program, canned food collection garner a top prize for students

By Rose Ann Pearce

Posted: December 9, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

The cheerleaders cheered, a corporate mascot named Click pranced around the gym floor and West Fork Middle School students were excited to accept a check for $25,000 Thursday.

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