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Vernon's Maple Street School Celebrates 100 Years Of Educating

Thursday was a centennial celebration at Maple Street School.

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Vernon police captain Lucas Gallant check out his fifth-grade class picture at Maple Street School's 100th anniversary party Thursday.
Vernon police captain Lucas Gallant check out his fifth-grade class picture at Maple Street School's 100th anniversary party Thursday. (Town of Vernon)

VERNON, CT — Thursday was a big day at Vernon's Maple Street School.

The school celebrated 100 years of education.

Hundreds of visitors visited the open house celebration. They checked out historical exhibits and a wide variety of other displays.

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And there was, of course, cake.

A team of Maple Street staff worked more than a year to organize Thursday's celebration.

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Here are some images:

One display at Maple Street School's 100th anniversary party Thursday took us back to the World War II Era. (Town of Vernon)
There were plenty of balloons at Maple Street School's 100th anniversary party Thursday.(Town of Vernon)
A vintage pennant was on display at Maple Street School's 100th anniversary party Thursday.(Town of Vernon)
Maple Street School Principal Josh Egan, left, with Rockville High School Principal Jason Magao at Thursday's celebration. (Town of Vernon)
Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne reminisces about his days as a DARE officer at Maples Street. (Town of Vernon)
Staffers were cheerful at Thursday's 100th anniversary celebration at Maple Street School. (Town of Vernon)

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