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the Athletic Booster Club to support his two sons. "By participating in their activities, you raise better kids," he says.
Arts Events Draw Parent Volunteers
Hundreds of volunteer hours by parents can go into one event, such as the junior production of "Beauty and the Beast" at J. M. Robinson Middle School, an event that featured five shows over three days. Laura Porzenski, president of the school's Fine Arts Council, points to LuAnne Alion, costume mistress, and Michele Senatore, who managed myriad aspects of the production. Porzenski, whose sixth grader was involved, organized a related "Tea Party" with
Parents at J.M. Robinson Middle School work on scenery for "Beauty and the Beast." continued on page 82
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