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November 16, 2012

Plans under way for Santa Fe’s 20-year anniversary

The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The 20-year celebration for Santa Fe High School planning meeting will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Media Center. All alumni, parents, friends and the community are invited to assist in planning the celebration.

For more information, email marti.davis@edmondschools.net.

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