ALJ Senior Heads Off For The 1st Day Of School

CLARK, NJ — Thursday was Clark and Garwood's first day of school for students, including Francis.

Frances is beginning her final year at Arthur L. Johnson High School as she enters 12th grade.

"You can't see her backpack, but she wanted me to get it in blue, cause it's small on the outside and big on the inside, like the Tardis. Thats what she calls it. Whovians!" Frances' mom Leah De Cicco said.

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