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Chilmark Preschool Founder Chris Abrams Honored With Plaque

Family and friends gathered in the Chilmark School's childrens musical garden.
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Family and friends gathered in the Chilmark School's childrens musical garden.
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Alicia Knight.
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Alicia Knight.
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Artist Barney Zeitz (seated center) designed the plaque.
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Artist Barney Zeitz (seated center) designed the plaque.
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Heather Quinn shared anecdotes of Ms. Abrams.
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Heather Quinn shared anecdotes of Ms. Abrams.
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Anja May.
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Anja May.
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Chris's daughter Sophie Abrams Mazza.
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Chris's daughter Sophie Abrams Mazza.
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Husband John Abrams thanked the crowd.
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Husband John Abrams thanked the crowd.
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Plaque will hang in childrens musical garden on the school's campus.
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Plaque will hang in childrens musical garden on the school's campus.
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Robin Smith tries out her musical chops.
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Robin Smith tries out her musical chops.
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Chris's son Pinto Abrams (left) and Phil daRosa provided music.
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Chris's son Pinto Abrams (left) and Phil daRosa provided music.
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Grandson Rock Mazza rings the bells.
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Grandson Rock Mazza rings the bells.
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Future xylophone player Bodie Mazza hones his skills.
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Future xylophone player Bodie Mazza hones his skills.
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Family fair followed the deication at Chilmark School.
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Family fair followed the deication at Chilmark School.
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Face painting provided by Colin Ruel.
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Face painting provided by Colin Ruel.
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Bubbles!
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Bubbles!
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Poetry on demand.
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Poetry on demand.
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Friends and family of Chilmark Preschool founding director Chris Abrams gathered in the childrens musical garden for the unveiling of a plaque honoring her designed by Barney Zeitz.



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