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The Giffen Memorial Elementary School community came together Sept. 12
for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked completion of a project to
renovate the 49-year old building. Giffen is the 11th building finished
in the district's sweeping effort to rebuild or renovate all its
elementary and middle schools.
On hand for the fanfare were the school
chorus, Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings, Albany County Executive Michael
Breslin, former school superintendent Lonnie Palmer and several members
of the City School District of Albany Board of Education.
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At left, Interim Superintendent Raymond Colucciello, EdD,
opens the festivities while a group of dignitaries listens..
Members of the Giffen school chorus keep things
rollicking for the audience of family, friends and neighbors.
Giffen Principal Maxine Fantroy-Ford, left, regales the
crowd with tales of the school's history.
Ms. Fantroy-Ford hands out scissors that will help get
the job done. At right, she and Dr. Colucciello make the
official cut.
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