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What’s your must-have item for the first day of school?

Allison Cox interviewed students at Palo Verde High School.

Christie Calucchia, sophomore

"A pen because you always have to sign things."

David Stepamain, Senior

"Backpack. It carries all your stuff, and seniors don't get lockers."

Yuuma Oshro, Senior

"Notebook and pencil, so you can write down what you need for class."

Hanna Larson, Freshman

"My notebook because it has my schedule written down in it."

Emile Bunch, Junior

"My makeup because it's my most important possession."

Christian Johnson, Freshman

"My power ranger deluxe special edition, third year limited edition, sold at $733, dinosaur mint rubber-band, that Forest Allen signed Bailey Swainston's name on it."

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