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R-VOICE: What’s the worst excuse you’ve given a teacher?

Jordan Cunanan interviewed students at Basic High School.

Aaron Bashaw, sophomore

"I'm tardy because I stopped in the hall to do the pledge."

Chelsea Caudill, freshman

"My brother died and I had to go to the hospital."

Brandon Sepe, junior

"It was my twin!"

Miranda Lafrud, freshman

"My dog died, so I went to the clinic."

Chandler Kamai, sophomore

"I left my homework in my astronaut suit on the way back from Mars."

Noah Pinto, junior

"I saw an accident, and I wanted to be an eyewitness."

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