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Award Winning Author Visits OLHMS

After reading the novel, Touching Spirit Bear in their Language Arts classes, the 7th grade students of OLHMS were treated to a special visit by the author, Ben Mikaelsen. 

Mr. Mikaelsen inspired the students with stories of his life.  He related his struggles with being bullied and his joy at raising a 700 pound black bear named Buffy. Our students were an amazing audience.

Thanks to the District 123 Educational Foundation for funding for this special afternoon.

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