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CYD’s Chess Club for middle school students was led by the students of WSLI (Westside Student Leadership Institute). Tha
Create Your DreamsSeptember 28, 2026

Sep 28 · 19 likes

CYD’s Chess Club for middle school students was led by the students of WSLI (Westside Student Leadership Institute).

Thank you to all the young people who came out to play! #chessnotcheckers #chessmoves
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