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Stoughton School Flags At Half Mast Following Deadly Crash

Students wore black and orange ribbons today to honor the victims Chris Desir, Eryck Sarblah, Nick Joyce, and David Bell.

STOUGHTON, MA — American flags flew at half mast outside Stoughton High School, Middle School, and Elementary School today in the wake of Saturday's car crash in East Bridgewater that left four Stoughton high school students dead and another in critical condition.

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Flag flying half mast outside Stoughton High School (James Bentley for Patch)

Stoughton Middle School Principal Matthew Colantonio said none of the schools are allowing press on school grounds at this time.

The high school is offering support services for students in the gymnasium.

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Informational signs at entrance to Stoughton High School

Students wore black and orange ribbons today to honor the victims Chris Desir, Eryck Sarblah, Nick Joyce, and David Bell. Superintendent Marguerite Rizzi said at a press conference yesterday that all four were on the track and field team.

Trees in Stoughton Center were decorated with black and orange ribbons as well.

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Bows honoring victims in Stoughton Center

Tuesday night from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a campaign at the Stoughton VFW where people can show their support by making black and orange ribbons and bows.

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