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One night, somebody added an H and an E in duct tape, so the sign spelled HOPE.
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Someone used duct tape to add the letters 'H' and 'E' to the damaged Joplin High School sign, making it spell 'HOPE'.
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{ "event": "Joplin tornado aftermath", "organization": "Joplin High School" } - Subject Tags
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- f440b13b-f298-4223-a173-9c98283a2c2f
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- September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
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- September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/magazine/joplin-schools-superintendent-disaster-rebuild.html
C.J. Huff, former superintendent of Joplin, Mo., schools, led the rebuilding efforts after a devastating event. The article likely details his role and the challenges faced during this period.
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