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RPS breaks ground on the new Richmond High School for the Arts

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A person displays renderings of the Richmond High School for the Arts before its groundbreaking on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

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Shovels lined up for the groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Robinson puts his finger on his mouth as he looks at renderings of the new school.
Marvin Robinson, George Wythe class of 1971, looks at the rendering of the Richmond High School for the Arts before a groundbreaking on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond High School for the Arts will replace George Wythe High School. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Cheerleaders look at renderings of the new school
George Wythe cheerleaders look at the rendering of Richmond High School for the Arts before its groundbreaking on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Mayor Stoney stands in the foreground as he speaks with alumni, who are wearing red t-shirts.
Mayor Levar Stoney chats with George Wythe alumni before a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond High School for the Arts will replace George Wythe High School. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

A person, wearing a shirt that says "class of 2004," looks at renderings of the new school.
A person looks at renderings before a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Superintendent Kamras speaks at a podium
RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras gives remarks during a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

George Wyth alumni applaud
George Wythe alumni cheer during a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Mayor Stoney speaks at an RPS labeled podium
Mayor Levar Stoney gives remarks during a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

A close up photo of Spears with his hand raised as he responds to Mayor Stoney
Purnell Spears, George Wythe class of 74, cheers on Mayor Levar Stoney during a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Steed, wearing a Pokemon hat, plays with bubbles
Carter Steed, 4, plays with bubbles during a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

A woman uses a fence to hold herself up as she walks past a group of cheerleaders standing in front of a bulldozer.
Members of the George Wythe cheerleading team get ready to perform during a groundbreaking of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Community members use their phones to take pictures of elected officials as they participate in a groundbreaking ceremony.
Elected officials and community members participate in a groundbreaking ceremony of Richmond High School for the Arts on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at George Wythe High School in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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