By Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

May Crowning at St. Mary School

Erin Allen watches as Clay Jungerman crowns the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday morning in front of St. Mary School in Dixon. The two eighth-graders were part of a schoolwide celebration of Mary that included songs, flowers, and prayer. Since medieval times, many cultures and religions have observed May as the month of Mary.

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