Photo of the Week: Japanese Teens Lead the Parade

Tom Spleth and Jean McLaughlin July 4

Penland’s director Jean McLaughlin and her husband, Tom Spleth, inspired by a recent trip to Japan, led the July 4 parade dressed as Japanese teenagers. Everyone agreed they have have never looked better. Photo: Wes Stitt

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Here’s the picture they used as a reference.

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One Response to Photo of the Week: Japanese Teens Lead the Parade

  1. Gail Rieke August 4, 2012 at 9:04 am #

    Gambatte, Jean and Tom!
    You definitely look subarashii in your terrific Japanese teenager personas.
    Brought back great memories…
    I wish the whole group could have been there dressed appropriately… Gail

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