Toms River School Welcomes Back Student

Walnut Elementary School 3rd grader Claire McGrath, center, is welcomed back by her teacher, Mrs. Carey Zdanowicz, and classmates after battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma. (Photo courtesy Toms River Schools)

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  TOMS RIVER – Claire McGrath, a 3rd grade Walnut Street Elementary Wildcat, returned to school February 7 after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Wildcat family and friends welcomed her back in a big way!

Classmates, students and teachers made colorful banners and signs and filled the hallway to cheer her on for her first day back.

The school community wanted her to know how much she was missed and they never forgot about her. It was a moment everyone will cherish!