Photos: Addison returns to school after transplant
Addison Rerecich, 12, returned to school on Monday April 2, after missing nearly a year while recovering from a double lung transplant.
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Addison Rerecich, 12, pauses to wait for her mother before entering her classroom at Redeemer Lutheran School. Rerecich received a lifesaving double lung transplant and has been recovering at home. Monday was her first day back at school in nearly a year.
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Addison Rerecich, 12, jokingly lets out a cry after her teacher and principal, Michael Peek says he'll pile on the homework at Redeemer Lutheran School. Rerecich received a lifesaving double lung transplant and has been recovering at home. Monday was her first day back at school in nearly a year.
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Addison Rerecich, 12, top center, poses for a photo with her class after returning to Redeemer Lutheran School.
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Addison Rerecich, 12, far right, chats with Emiley Bungard, 12, far left, and Nicole McNamara, 11, during lunch.
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Addison Rerecich, 12, right, receives a welcome back hug from Faith Miller during recess at Redeemer Lutheran School. Rerecich received a lifesaving double lung transplant and has been recovering at home. Monday was her first day back at school in nearly a year.
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Addison Rerecich, 12, right, plays with her friends during recess.
Using all the strength in her 5-foot-4-inch, 83-pound body to limp up to the mound, 12-year-old Addison "Addie" Rerecich hugs her softball coa…