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Publication students travel to Philadelphia for JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, November 5-10
Maddy McKenna, Photographer • December 5, 2024
Madyson McKenna
During the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, SM South students went to the Fashion District mall to get coffee before their classes. Student photographer sophomore Sebastian Aburto played with a sequin wall in the mall.
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Madyson McKenna
During the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, SM South students went to the Fashion District mall to get coffee before their classes. Student photographer sophomore Sebastian Aburto played with a sequin wall in the mall.

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