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May 27, 2009

Anonymous The Meridian Star Wed May 27, 2009, 11:36 PM CDT

PHOTO BY JENNIFER JACOB BROWN / THE MERIDIAN STAR

High school seniors Hamp Glover, Dylan Harper, and Zack Scott dig for a time capsule in a field

outside the Poplar Springs Elementary School where, nine years ago, they and the rest of their 3rd grade Explore class buried a time capsule. The students were unable to find the time capsule, but were able to enjoy a brief reunion with their former teacher and Classmates.

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