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ODU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Visits GMS 8th Grade Celebration

Karen Barefoot, the new Old Dominion University’s (ODU) Women's basketball Head Coach, already began her commitment to the community. Ms. Barefoot attended the Grafton Middle School's (GMS) 8th grade celebration on Saturday June 11 to see her cousin, Michele Dixon (chair of the GMS PTA 8th grade celebration), and her cousin, Alexandria Dixon. Also pictured is her friend and Director of Guidance at GMS, Eyvette Jones. Ms. Barefoot spoke to the 8th graders and wished them well on their new journey to Grafton High School, and told them to work hard because it will pay off!