Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Alexandra Dos Santos, 13, and Sophia Hardin, 14, check the list of items to place in each box as they and fellow eighth graders at Normandin Middle School assemble 'care packages' for the troops.  Each student also composed a letter for each soldier who will receive the package filled with a variety of goods. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Alexandra Dos Santos, 13, and Sophia Hardin, 14, check the list of items to place in each box as they and fellow eighth graders at Normandin Middle School assemble 'care packages' for the troops.  Each student also composed a letter for each soldier who will receive the package filled with a variety of goods. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA