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St. Nicholas of Tolentine starts school year in style

St. Nicholas of Tolentine (3741 W. 62nd St,) kicked off its 2016/17 school year with a red carpet event. Teachers arrived in a stretch limo and joined students in walking the red carpet into the school. They received a blessing from the pastor before Jim Rigg, superintendent ran the ceremonial bell signaling the start of classes.

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Maureen Keane, BSJ member, interviews seventh grader Ayden Mercado about what's in his backpack on the first day of school. The staff and faculty simulated the red-carpet opening of a media event with a limo, a red carpet and papparazzi.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World