Salem: Julie Kong, head of the Salem High School science department, right, describes how colleges and universities utilize their alumni associations during a meeting with other members of the Salem High Alumni Association on Monday. The Foundation for Salem Public Education is starting the association to help graduates network and find jobs. From left to right are, Steve Manning, a Salem High School parent and member of the Foundation for Salem Public Education, Ben Arlander, SHS class of 1998, George Levasseur, SHS class of 2007, and Julie Kong. Photo by Matthew Viglianti/Staff Photographer Monday, November 17, 2008.

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