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Senior mentors are making a difference for freshmen
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Oakdale High School seniors acting as mentors for freshmen this year have included, front row from left, Bethany Baker, Jaylen Ward and Madison Mattos. Back row from left, Avery Alves, Holly Hixon, Jordan Birchall, Andrea Davis. Marg Jackson/The Leader
Olson said the first year, which was the 2023-24 school year, she worked with Computer Science teacher Joe Gilbert and Resource teacher Jill Burford to bring the program to their classes.