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Columbia | Robert Gauthier

by Robert Gauthier
Roach counsels a student during math.
Feeding time at Roach ranch. He is trailed by “Buddy”, the beagle.
Sparksville Seventh Grade
With $70 worth of liquor and beer in the trunk, Craig, left, and Carson(drinking beer) head down Jamestown Street in Columbia.
15-year-old Carson’s main interest is girls. He is also good at partying. He adds a bit of taste(whiskey) to his Dr. Pepper while Jonnie Otterson looks on.
Josette Wheeler, right, and Julie Sampson invite Craig to a party.
Carson gives smoking a try while Brian Beagan watches. #1 of 2.
Carson gives smoking a try while Brian Beagan watches. #2 of 2.
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Craig McClound, 16, prepares for a night on the town at his Columbia home. Two of Craig’s main interests, partying and sports are evident by the bookcase display.
Preston Allen Gilbert, 8, lives in a trailer on the outskirts of Columbia.
Jerel Curry, 7, play outside his home on Bomair Heights Road. Shandally Bridgewater, 11, right and Lakeisha Stanley, 9, play ball in the background.
Roach sits alone in the teacher’s lounge during lunch.

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