Maria Kalaitzandonakes shares a laugh with her brother, Yorgo

December 11, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CST

Rock Bridge senior Maria Kalaitzandonakes shares a laugh with her brother, junior Yorgo Kalaitzandonakes, as she gathers her belongs at the end of the school day at Rock Bridge High School.

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