WLSS students receive Top Male Athlete award

Williams Lake Secondary School students received top awards.

Jul. 15, 2011 7:00 a.m.
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Williams Lake Secondary School students received top awards.

Rob Pedersen and Kaleb Carpenter receive the top Male Athlete award. Standing with them is Mrs. Burtenshaw.

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