John Brown Elementary fifth grader Sam Fitzell introduces himself to Lakeland School District Chief Financial Officer Jessica Grantham during a handshake competition Thursday, Feb. 26.
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John Brown Elementary fifth graders compete in Shake Off contest
John Brown Elementary fifth graders compete in Shake Off contest
Firm handshakes, soft skills. The two go hand in hand. “Saying your first and last name, saying, ‘Nice to meet you,’ a smile and eye contact,” Madelyn Gunderson, 10, said Thursday, Feb. 26, before she participated in the February "Shake Off" handshake competition at John Brown Elementary School.