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Bennette Kin, left, with Thompson Falls High School Principal Rich Ferris, accepts his finalist winnings from the Clark Fork Valley Press 2017 Reporters Contest. (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
December 15, 2017
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December 15, 2017 2:29 p.m.
Why Thompson Falls High School stands out to me
[Editor’s note: Bennette King is the first of three finalists who took part in the Valley Press Reporters Contest. Each finalist was awarded $50 sponsored by Jay Knopp Pro Rodeo Announcing & Auctioneering USA as well as a calendar donted by No Holds Barred Australia.]