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  • Athens Intermediate School cut the ribbon for their new renovations at the campus. The school has added new classrooms, a new secure entrance and re-worked the courtyard. Robby Robertson/Athens Review

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  • Gabe Palacios, of PBK Architects, presents a plaque to go on the wall of the school to Athens Intermediate Principal Janie Sims at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the school Wednesday morning. Robby Robertson/Athens Review

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September 1, 2010

Large crowd at Athens Intermediate School ribbon cutting

Robby Robertson The Athens Review

Athens — A large crowd was on hand for the Athens Intermediate School ribbon cutting Wednesday morning. Everyone from school board members to comunity leaders and faculty and staff came out to celebrate the new additions.

Dr. Joe Mike Murphy spoke of his father Mr. Joe Murphy, who served as principal at the school for more than 20 years. He said his father was known for being a very good leader.

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