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First day as Charles City superintendent of schools

By Andre Jones | July 1, 2014 1:03 pm

New Charles City superintendent of schools Dr. David Gaston (center) shakes hands with school board chairwoman Helen Payne-Jones (adjacent on right) after being officially sworn at Charles City Circuit Court on July 1 to begin his new duties. Joining Gaston are (l to r) sons John and Henry, wife Susan, school board vice-chairwoman Barbara Crawley, and board member Steve Fuhrmann in commemoration of the moment. Below, Gaston raises his right hand to make the appointment official.

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