Dominican Summer Programs
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Congratulations to the Class of 2010!
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May Crowning
Academic Honor Day began with a beautiful May Crowning ceremony.
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Seniors celebrate their final Mass together
Together with the Dominican community and their families, seniors celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass at St. Dominic's Church.
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Trees for Life
Dominican participated in the New Orleans Children's Advocacy Center's "Trees for Life 2010" program. A tree was planted on Dominican's campus in order to raise awareness about child maltreatment in Louisiana. Pictured above is a Dominican representative at the Trees for Life Ceremony
with Heath Evans of the New Orleans Saints.
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Senior Supper
Seniors enjoyed their last meal together as a senior class at the annual Senior Supper Crawfish Boil.
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Deb Revue
Congratulations to the Debs and their moderators on a wonderful revue! Special congratulations to the Debs who were recognized with the Carmen Gaudet Deb of the Year Awards.
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Athletic Awards Night
The Dominican Athletic Department honored special senior athletes and members of the spring athletic teams at Athletic Awards Night.
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Senior Mother-Daughter Tea
Together with their mothers, seniors celebrated the end of the school year with the annual Mother-Daughter Tea at Veritas Hall.
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Seniors celebrate their last day!
Seniors celebrated their last day in a Dominican uniform with senior t-shirts, sno-balls at lunch, and special festivities in the afternoon!
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Student Council Member of the Year
The E-Board presented a plaque to the 2009-2010 Student Council Member of the Year at their annual Student Council Luncheon. Congratulations on this special honor!
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CURTAINS
Congratulations to the cast and crew for an outstanding production of Dominican's Spring Musical, CURTAINS!
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Three Dominican athletes sign letters of intent
Congratulations to three Dominican seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. During a signing ceremony at lunch, friends and family gathered to celebrate their official signing.
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E-Board 2010-2011 elected
Congratulations to the newly elected members of Dominican's Executive Board for the 2010-2011 school year!
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Dominican Golf Tournament
Dominican alumnae and friends enjoyed a beautiful day at the Audubon Park Golf Course. Great golf, food, prizes, and weather made the tournament a huge success! Special thanks to our food sponsors and volunteers!
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Dominican goes green
Dominican continues to make strides to go green! After monitoring and decreasing the amount of garbage collected on campus throughout the month of March, Dominican has added recycling bins to help promote our goals to "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!"
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"I Thirst"
In a moving portrayal of the Stations of the Cross, the Dominican community enjoyed a time to reflect together during the Lenten Assembly, themed "I Thirst."
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Relay team sets a new record
Congratulations to the 4 x 800 meter relay team who broke the all-time Dominican record at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Track and Field Classic with a time of 10:18.26.
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Slam 'N Jam winners!
Dominican wins! For the first time in Slam 'N Jam history, a girls school took home the championship banner. Congratulations to all who participated and represented Dominican!
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Dominican Alumnae gather for Homecoming Weekend
Dominican alumnae celebrated Homecoming Weekend with a Mass and reception on Friday followed by the 50th Annual Alumnae Homecoming Luncheon on Saturday. Special congratulations to the 2010 Alumnae Award recipients, Janice Cory Scott '70, Alumna of the Year Award, Cynthia Tschirn Nuesslein '76, Sr. Mary Angela Mulhern, O.P. Service Award, and Robin Hotard '04, Outstanding Young Alumna of the Year Award.
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Career Day 2010
Dominican students explored a variety of career opportunities during Career Day. Thank you to all Dominican alumnae and friends who participated!
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Lou Reilly Award Recipients
The Lou Reilly Memorial Award is presented to the athlete “who continually tries to improve her skills and who has listened to her coaches and teammates. This is an athlete who encourages those playing while she is not in the game, and while playing herself, [gives] her full support at each moment.” Congratulations to these varsity basketball and soccer athletes who were selected by their teammates and coaches as the Lou Reilly Award Recipients.
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Lou Reilly Award Recipients
Pictured above are the 8th grade basketball and soccer athletes who were selected by their teammates and coaches as the Lou Reilly Award Recipients.
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Tri-M hosts lunchtime fun
In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, Tri-M Music Honor Society and the Jazz Band entertained the student body at lunch. Activities included "Pin the Note on the Staff" and "jazzy" musical chairs with live music from the Jazz Band.
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Have you saved a life today?
The seniors have! Many seniors spent their free periods donating blood to the Ochsner Blood Bank at the annual Senior Blood Drive
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Mardi Gras vs. America for Angel's Place!
The E-Board kicked off Mardi Gras vs. America week in an effort to raise money for Angel's Place, the Student Council charity this year. Juniors and Seniors make up team "America" while the underclassmen represent "Mardi Gras."
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Dominican Choir participates in St. Patrick's Day celebration
Members of the St. Mary's Dominican Choir and Ms. Castillo stand with former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes following their performance on St. Patrick's Day at St. Patrick's Church on Camp Street.
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Sophomores learn
Six sophomores and Mrs. Barrilleaux attended a workshop sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League themed "Unity Through Understanding" where they learned how to overcome stereotypes and prejudices. In a homeroom assembly, the sophomore representatives shared what they learned at ADL with their entire class.
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Dominican raises "Green" Awareness
Over the course of three weeks, Dominican will monitor the amount of trash collected during the school day. Homeroom activities, announcements, and facts will motivate our school community to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
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Welcome, future Dominicanites!
Dominican's new incoming students came to campus for a special new student orientation. They were treated to a sneak peek of the Spring Musical, CURTAINS, a fashion show of the famous Dominican uniform, and extra information and fun facts about what it means to truly experience Dominican!
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Dominican helps the fight to end hunger
Dominican's total donation for the Second Harvest food drive was 16,549 pounds of food, enough for 12,928 meals! Thanks to all who participated and for your spirit and commitment to helping those in need.
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National Honor Society inducts new members
Congratulations to Dominican's new members of the National Honor Society. NHS inducted 54 students in a special ceremony. New members were evaluated based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service.
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Dominican senior recognized for exemplary service
This Dominican senior has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President's Volunteer Service Award. This award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Obama.
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Siemens Award for Advanced Placement Winner
Congratulations to this Dominican senior who was selected as a winner of the 2009-2010 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. Only one male and one female student in each of the 50 states are awarded this scholarship based on exceptional performance on the AP exams in math and science. Congratulations on this honor!
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Rally Day 2010
Congratulations to all grades for such a wonderful display of Dominican spirit and tradition!
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Go Saints!
The DHS band paraded down the halls to stir up some Saints
Superbowl spirit!
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Dominican's "Enchanted Evening"
Thanks to all who made Dominican's 2010 Gala a wonderful success!
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Helping Haiti
In a project initiated by two DHS freshmen, Dominican started a collection for Catholic Relief Services,
an organization that has pledged millions to help earthquake survivors in Haiti. Over five days during lunch, Dominican has collected $1,800.
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Second Lining for Spring Sports
A sports assembly got the student body in Dominifan spirit! E-Board introduced the spring sports teams and everyone enjoyed performances by the band, debs, and cheerleaders. Athletes led the second line out of the gym following the assembly.
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King cakes for a cause
Student Council sold slices of king cake at lunch to celebrate the start of the Carnival season. All money raised will be donated to the Student Council charity for this year, Angel's Place.
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College Life
Adele Williams, DHS Class of '06, spoke to current students about her college experience
at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
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Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
The Dominican basketball girls travelled to Dallas, TX over the holidays to participate in the Parish Episcopal Basketball Tournament. The team enjoyed fun in the snow and brought home a second place finish!
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Adopt-A-Family
Dominican adopted 59 families for Christmas this year, collecting presents for more than
300 people from the Gert Town Family Center. Gifts included bicylces, books, games, and other toys!
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Seniors line up for a special picture
Under Mrs. Brauner's direction from the roof, the Class of 2010 gathered for the traditional senior class picture on the grass.
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Candy gram delivery!
The National Honor Society sold candy grams to raise money for Project Fleur de Lis,a Catholic Charity. Candy grams were delivered during homeroom by NHS members dressed up like elves.
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Formal Friday!
The "men of Dominican" along with Ms. Herzog pose for their annual picture in anticipation of the
upcoming Winter Formal and Neat-N-Sweet Dances.
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Mu Alpha Theta inducts new members
Congratulations to these new MAO inductees. Mu Alpha Theta, a national mathematics honor
society, inducted 34 new members in a special ceremony.
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Sudden Impact
LSU, State Police, New Orleans EMS, and Coroner's Office held a mock car crash
on campus to illustrate the dangers of drinking and driving. Thanks to all who helped make the event so realistic and moving.
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Instant Theatre 2009
Drama club members entertained audiences with original skits, monologues, dances, and
songs during Instant Theatre!
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Mothers and daughters in style
Mothers and daughters enjoyed their annual Mass, luncheon, and style show together.
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Making a difference
Ms. Castillo, Mrs. Chatellier, Mrs. Favre, and represenatives from the volleyball team and
Jazz Band helped present a check to East Jefferson General Hospital Foundation from all
monies raised from "Paint 'the Pitt' Pink" and "Pinktober." The donation will be directed for the
treatment and care of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Dominican celebrates Founders Day
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Around the Globe Festival
The Foreign Language Club hosted the "Around the Globe Festival" at lunch. Students performed and celebrated a variety of cultures, including an authentic Bollywood dance.
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"The Difference is Dominican!"
Thanks to all who visited and all who participated in helping to make Open House a great success!
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Jazz Band plays for "Pinktober"
The Jazz Band performed at Hard Rock Cafe's "Pinktober" event. All monies raised will be donated to East Jefferson General Hospital Foundation, directed for the treatment and care of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are seeking medical attention at their facilities.
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Breakfast is served!
During exam week, students take a break from studying to enjoy famous Dominican
breakfast in Alumnae Hall.
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Black, white, and pretty in pink!
Congratulations to the volleyball teams, students, fans, and supporters for making the Pink Game a huge success!
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Celebration of the Living Rosary
In conjunction with Grandparents' Day, the Living Rosary celebrated the Glorious Mysteries.
Members of Drama Club, Liturgical Music, Choir, and Christian Leadership Council brought the
mysteries to life.
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Inducting a new class of Dominicans
At a special ceremony, all new students were inducted into the Dominican family.
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Dominican spirit!
At the Fall Sports Assembly, Dominican spirit was seen and heard everywhere!
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Gesture Drawing
Ms. Stansell's Art I class participated in a "30 second gesture drawing" exercise. Students posed for 30 second intervals while their classmates sketched.
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Heritage Club enjoys dinner "On the Orient Express"
Heritage Club members enjoyed a fun night of socializing, a delicious Chinese dinner buffet, and wonderful Dominican door prizes!
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Father-Daughter Dance: "A Knight to Remember!"
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CLC donates lunch to local charity
CLC members from all grade levels provided red beans and rice, salad, drinks, and dessert to Crescent House Healing and Empowerment Center. Once a month, CLC will donate lunch to the center.
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8th grade volleyball defeats Mt. Carmel!
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Homeroom Fun!
Sophomore Student Council members hosted a "Singing Bee"
in homeroom.
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Faculty Wins!
Teachers defeated the seniors at the Senior/Faculty Flag Football game
with a score of 24-0.
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Class of '89 Donates Live Oak Tree
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Dominican Hosts 3rd Annual Elementary School VolleyballTournament
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Dominican Hosts 3rd Annual Elementary School Volleyball Tournament
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The senior queens get their rings!
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The senior queens get their rings!
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Living the life of a missionary
Maria Cusimano, DHS class of 2004, spoke to the sophomore
class about working as a missionary in Belize.
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Seniors received their long awaited caps & gowns.
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Volleyball scores a first place finish at the Assumption Tournament
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Cross Country runs into third place at the Dominican-Jesuit Meet
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Flicking their rings
In anticipation of their senior rings, the Class of 2010 received their pom-pom rings from the junior class.
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"Here's a Toast of Praise"
Members of Student Council taught the 8th & 9th graders the "Toast of Praise" in a very creative way.
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Predicting and Hypothesizing
The most recent lab for students in Ms. Tilton's Biology I Honors classes, was to predict at which temperature the animal would be released from its own capsule and then design their own experiment using the scientific method.
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Mr. Cusimano takes on the role of Sir Francis Drake in his American History
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"Amo linguam Latinam!"
"I love the Latin language!" The Junior Classical League returns to the club roster at Dominican.
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Students dance the night away at the Back to School Dance
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Mass of Welcome
President Cynthia Thomas and Principal Carolyn Favre distributed special
Dominican pins to the 8th graders, new 9th graders, and transfer students
at the Mass of Welcome.
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Mass of Welcome
Afterwards, all enjoyed a reception in Alumnae Hall.
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Mass of the Holy Spirit
The Dominican community celebrated the beginning of a new school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit
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"Once Upon Dominican" Preparing for a fairy tale year
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"Once Upon Dominican" Preparing for a fairy tale year
Members of Student Council presented the theme with a skit.
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Welcome Back! Welcome Back! Welcome Back!
Students returned to campus today for the first day of classes! The halls were filled with excitement as the start of a new year has officially begun!
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Big Sister Little Sister Day
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Big Sister Little Sister Day
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Hear ye! Hear ye! The seniors have arrived!
The Class of 2010 received their very anticipated Senior Sweaters!
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Say Cheese!
Taking yearbook and ID photos was just part of the fun at Registration.
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"Knowing this all by Heart"
Members of the Dominican community were honored to have Sr. Margaret Ormond, O.P., Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Peace,
lead the Personnel Retreat Day.
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I have called you by name
Members of Dominican's Retreat Team gathered for a two day retreat to plan
the retreats they would give throughout the year.
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Students decorate hallways
The hallways in St. Mary's Hall will be full of life and color when students return to school to register thanks to the members of the Student Council who spent a few days on campus making sure all the hallways and lockers were decorated.
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Go, Dominican, Go!
Dominican's Cheerleading Squad held a cheerleading camp to practice new cheers and routines for the 2009-2010 school year.
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Road Trip!
Students who attended the 2009 College Tour pause in front of the White House
for a group picture. Over nine days in June, they visited Spring Hill College, Emory University,
University of Georgia, University of South Carolina, Wake Forest University, Davidson College,
University of Virginia, The Catholic University of America, University of Richmond, Duke University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Elon University, and Auburn University. They also experienced Six Flags Over Georgia, Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center, a Lighted Monument Tour, a Lexington Ghost Tour, and a Durham Bulls baseball game!
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Dominican Preachers
These four students from St. Mary's Dominican High School joined other
Dominican High Schools from across the United States at the annual high school
Preaching Conference in Adrian, MI. Mrs. Marcia Peyton and Sr. Pat Harvat, O.P. joined the students. For more pictures, visit http://dominicanpreachingconference2009.shutterfly.com/
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Summer Theater
Several Dominican students and alumnae performed in the River Region Drama
Guild's Summer Production - Lil Abner. This show was under the direction of
Dominican's very own Ms. Rosalie Abadie and Mrs. Marcia Peyton.
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A glimpse at Dominican Summer Programs...
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A glimpse at Dominican Summer Programs...
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A glimpse at Dominican Summer Programs...
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