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Student Essay Contest Winners

By Daniel Pyskaty, Pari Shepard and Stephen Foley - April 11, 2013

The winners in our 2013 student essay contest delve into Tuscarora beadwork, a historic Lockport barn and the wonder of Niagara Falls.

The full content is available in the Spring 2013 Issue.

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