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Ava Devanney
Sunday, August 1, 2021
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Ava Devanney is an eighth-grader living in Holland and a contributor to The Lakeshore. In her free time, she enjoys skateboarding, making movies, and hanging out with her friends. She also is a ballerina and a gymnast.
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