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CHS senior Will Millitzer practices the piano in the practice room while his friend James Dickson sits disdainfully nearby. The pair had been working on music together, but Dickson had become bored and lost interest in the session. "I try to practice about an hour and a half each day. Today, I think I've been in here for about 15 minutes so far," Millitzer said. "I'm pretty sure we've been in here for two hours," Dickson added.
November 12, 2025
CHS senior Will Millitzer practices the piano in the practice room while his friend James Dickson sits disdainfully nearby. The pair had been working on music together, but Dickson had become bored and lost interest in the session. "I try to practice about an hour and a half each day. Today, I think I've been in here for about 15 minutes so far," Millitzer said. "I'm pretty sure we've been in here for two hours," Dickson added.
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