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Allison Kennamer (from left), American literature teacher Meredith Pickering, Mercedes Clark, Bethany Manders and Leeanna Valentine dance the Charleston in the library of Silver Bluff High School during a Speakeasy party. The students just finished a 1920s unit and the event Thursday included dancing the Charleston and jitterbug, sampling drinks and foods that were popular in that era and more.

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Leeanna Valentine, 16, uses a rolled-up piece of paper to represent the cigarette holders that were fashionable with women, along with tasseled dresses and headpieces.