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Four friends share lunchtime together at Chester Academy. From left are Kate Stariknok, Katie Allan, Kate O'Loughlin, and Madisyn Vitale. Staff photo

Pinkerton Academy senior John Vincent of Derry waters geraniums in the greenhouse on May 6 in preparation for the upcoming plant sale. Staff photo

Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in Derry celebrated its volunteers recently with a special party. School volunteers were honored with cookies, goodies, flowers, and certificates of appreciation. Hood volunteer coordinator Susan Kopetz, right, was honored for her hard work as volunteer coordinator. Presenting Kopetz with her recognition and flowers was Hood music teacher Kate Boisvert. Staff photo

Dressed for his prom, Londonderry senior Brendon Murray stands tall as he waits in line at the Center of NH on May 10. Murray, who played offensive guard for the Lancers football team, will be studying Business at UNH in the fall and plans to take over his familiy's plumbing business when he graduates there. Staff photo

Pinkerton Academy Alumni Association President Michael Pelletier and Pinkerton's Director of Alumni Affairs and Relations Management Robin Perrin look over one of the most historic items in the school's archives, the Bible belonging to the Pinkerton family. Staff photo

Santina Iturralde, a Pinkerton Academy senior from Derry, gives blood for the first time at the annual Pinkerton Academy blood drive on Friday, May 9. Working with her is Amy Basiliere, a collections specialist from Nashua. There were 174 donors with 132 pints of blood donated. The Red Cross' goal for the school was 140, and they were pleased with the result. Staff photo