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East Hampton Seventh Graders Complete Marathon Relay Event In Support Of Teacher Cara Nelson

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David Samson, flanked by Bret Parker to his right and Deb Carneol to the left, speak to Cara Nelson's seventh-grade class.

David Samson, flanked by Bret Parker to his right and Deb Carneol to the left, speak to Cara Nelson's seventh-grade class.

Gianna Gregorio in her favorite section of the East Hampton Library: the graphic novel section. JON WINKLER

Gianna Gregorio in her favorite section of the East Hampton Library: the graphic novel section. JON WINKLER

Tuckahoe Superintendent Chris Dyer at the merger forum at Southampton High School on Wednesday night. BY ERIN MCKINLEY

Tuckahoe Superintendent Chris Dyer at the merger forum at Southampton High School on Wednesday night. BY ERIN MCKINLEY

Students of Cara Nelson's seventh-grade class took part in a marathon relay on Friday to try and mimic as best they could what their teacher would be going through next month in the World Marathon Challenge.

Students of Cara Nelson's seventh-grade class took part in a marathon relay on Friday to try and mimic as best they could what their teacher would be going through next month in the World Marathon Challenge.

authorDrew Budd, Sports Editor on Dec 19, 2017
Cara Nelson will be running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents next month as part of the World Marathon Challenge—but it was East Hampton Middle School seventh grade... more

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