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Gilbert students celebrate Earth Day, plant tree in memory of Virginia Tech victim | Education & school
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Top photo: The Gilbert Elementary Student Council Bake Sale raised more than $500 to purchase trees to plant on campus in celebration of Earth Day this year. Following the tragic events at Virginia Tech, the student council decided to dedicate a tree in memory of the victims. Council members Seacret Oliver and Helena Yates make the first sale to staff member Jennifer Jackson.

Bottom photo: Corbet Neal prepares to cut the ribbon, officially dedicating the new tree to victims of violence as the student body cheers. Student council members and Gilbert staff who helped plant the tree are assistant principal and student council adviser Brad Hays, council chairman Helena Yates, Chelsey Chambers, Brittany Zuber, Seacret Oliver, head custodian Russell Swafford, Cheyenne Woodard, Hailey Jenkins and student council adviser Shannon Robertson. (Contributed photos
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