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Between 100 and 150 students participated in the 2024 Sports Grind, a yearly tradition at Rockland District High School, on Friday, Oct. 18. The event, which started in 1995, promotes school spirit and teamwork, while raising funds for the school’s various sports clubs. Students took part in a number of indoor and outdoor activities and sports, including a tug of war competition (pictured above). (Rockland District High School, Facebook)
ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
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