Personal Narrative: Columbiana Middle School

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Middle schoolers face a tornado of questions every day. What do I wear? What if I wear the wrong thing? What is she wearing? What do I look like? Stop looking at me!
Hoodie examines image, perception, and appearance in the vignette style and poses what may be the most difficult question of all – Do I stay in the clump or do I stand alone? Columbiana Middle School has the rare opportunity on Friday, April 22 to watch a play performed by our very own middle school students. We extend the invitation to all Columbiana Middle School students to watch this production at Shelby County High School. We will ride the bus to the High School and return before 3rd period. There is no charge for this field trip, just sign the permission form granting permission

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