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Retiring West Orange Principal Gets ‘Clap-Out’ From Her School: Video

Ana Marti of Hazel Elementary got a big thank-you from students and teachers. Watch the video here.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A retiring school principal in West Orange got a big thank-you for her service to the community this week.

The West Orange Public School District shared a video of a “clap-out” ceremony for Ana Marti, which can be seen below.

In the video, a hallway full of eager children and teachers cheer and hold up signs congratulating a visibly emotional Marti.

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“Congratulations and best wishes to Hazel Elementary Principal Ana Marti, who was honored with a school-wide clap out today to celebrate her retirement … Thank you for everything!” district administrators wrote, adding the hashtag #wopride.

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