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all photos from the the celebration.
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October 5, l999, Wilson School hosted its groundbreaking
for the new Wilson addition. Mr. Soldwedel,
Superintendent of District 108, introduced Mrs.
Harris, principal of Wilson School. |
 Perry
Soldwedel - Superintendent of Schools |
Linda
Harris - Wilson School Principal |
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| Mrs.
Harris introduced Haley, Jacob, and Rachel, who
led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Lawrence
sang our National Anthem. |
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Lisa Lawrence - 6th Grade Teacher |
Haley (5th), Jacob (6th) , and Rachel (4th) |
| Mr.
Brees, the Board of Education President,
spoke briefly to the crowd about the Wilson expansion.
Senator George Shadid wished Wilson the best of
luck in the future. |
Larry Brees - BOE President |
Senator George Shadid |
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| Pekin
Mayor Dave Tebben was extremely pleased to speak
about the welcome addition to the city of Pekin.
Kerry Dillion, PSA Architect, was excited about
the next phase of construction. |
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Mayor Dave Tebben |
Kerry Dillion, PSA Architect |
| Bob
Hoerr, spokesperson from P.J. Hoerr Construction,
couldn't wait to start the project! Ms.
Damotte led the student body in a musical dedication
to the new Wilson addition. |
Bob Hoerr - PJ Hoerr Construction |
Jennifer Damotte - Wilson Music Director |
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| And
finally, although almost forgotten, the actual
groundbreaking! |
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Groundbreaking |
Groundbreaking |
| Afterwards,
everyone celebrated! |
Cake for all! |
What a line for cake! |
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