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    Crossing guard Nathaniel Workman reacts after getting a $100 bill from a Secret Santa at in uptown Charlotte Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Teachers Sharon Redfearn, left, and Mary Lyons are overcome with joy after each got a $100 bill from a Secret Santa at First Ward Creative Arts Academy Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Teacher Regina Brady takes a closer look after getting a $100 bill from a Secret Santa at First Ward Creative Arts Academy Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Teacher Ashley Keefer reacts as she gets a $100 bill from a Secret Santa at First Ward Creative Arts Academy Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Alphonso Bostic reacts after getting a $100 bill from a Secret Santa while walking along 7th St. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Michelle Price hugs a Secret Santa after getting a $100 bill at First Ward Creative Arts Academy Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mattie Miller shows her appreciation after getting a $100 bill from a Secret Santa in uptown CharlotteTuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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