K9 Connection Grad-Class No. 8
Friday, June 9, 2006 at 02:09PM
Fabian Lewkowicz in Community Projects, Educational, Workshops

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 Mia Wilson, 17, and Sierra

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Brenda Morales, 17, and Bella

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Donald Thurber, 16, and Cal

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Left to right: Miguel Gonzales, 16, with Sasha, Mia Wilson, 17, with Sierra, Brenda Morales, 17, with Bella and Jennifer Garcia, 17,  with Ralphie.

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Jasmine Smith, 18, receives her Diploma

Eight Olympic High School students graduated from the K9 Connection's Class No. 8 on Friday June 9, 2006. The K9 Connection is a project bringing together dogs and at risk teens. The class encourages youths to apply the lessons learned in training homeless sheltered dogs to their lives, developing an awareness of impulsive behavior.

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