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Gabe Blankenship raises his arms in triumph after successfully making salmon dip with classmate Dylan Radziukinas. The first graders said they preferred their salmon fried. (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)
Baranof Elementary begins the school year with a day of experiential learning, devoted entirely to Sitka salmon. During the Salmon Celebration, students rotate between classrooms to learn about salmon anatomy, storytelling, and the art of making dip.