Gordon Parks High School

Central Corridor artist Seitu Jones recruits students to build a legacy in St. Paul

(Photos by Lisa Steinmann)

The high-pitched whir of a wood sander filled the air as a half dozen Gordon Parks High School students, wearing safety goggles and turquoise work coats,

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