Fifth grade excitement

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Fifth grade student council candidates at La Jara Elementary School were prepared for their speeches and persuaded third-fifth grade students to vote for them in their student-led election and Rebecca Brown received a Falcon award for obtaining a grant for extra technology and is shown receiving it. She was able to receive six HP Chromebooks for classroom student use. North Conejos Superintendent of schools Curt Wilson is shown leading the applause.