Opera star finds racial harmony in Suitland H.S.
The charismatic senior with the outsize baritone is a star in his school
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Tre'Von Bray, left, Joey Baker and Evelyn Kenner help Djuan Wigfall prepare for a performance at Suitland High. (Linda Davidson-TWP)Posted at 6:20 AM ET, 04/26/2010
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Ed Buzz: The Region
- Va. phasing out test for special needs students (Examiner)
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