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Celebrations

January 29, 2011

Rachelle Valaskatgis and Stephen Russo

Mike and Lurye Valaskatgis of Gloucester are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachelle to Stephen Russo, son of Nofrie and Angela Russo of Gloucester.

Rachelle is a 2006 graduate of Gloucester High School, and a 2010 graduate of Salem State College with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She is currently employed at Essex Elementary School as a Kindergarten Teacher. Rachelle is pursuing a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Salem State University.

Stephen is a 2004 graduate of Gloucester High School. He is currently employed at the Building Center of Gloucester. Stephen is a local musician (drummer) who is traveling across the United States and Canada with the band "The Toasters" for their 30-year anniversary tour.

A July 2012 wedding is planned.

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