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The Gavel and Wampum Belt
Imagine a solid, wooden gavel woven together with an intricately-beaded Wampum Belt. The ...
Ridley is a grade 9 student at the York School in Toronto, Canada. With a passion for civics, English, and history, he balances academics with creativity and sport. An active musician, Ridley plays guitar and bass in his school’s concert and jazz bands. He loves travel and is an avid photographer with a keen eye for capturing unexpected shots at tourist favourites. Ridley plays Varsity soccer and Junior Varsity basketball. His writing has been recognized by Scholastic Art and Writing.
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