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From the Far East to East Hampton, Li Jin shines

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Li Jin, on the far left, sings during the graduation ceremony. KYRIL BROMLEY

Li Jin, on the far left, sings during the graduation ceremony. KYRIL BROMLEY

Li Jin, the graduate. KYRIL BROMLEY

Li Jin, the graduate. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorBrian Bossetta on Jun 30, 2009
When Li Jin first moved to East Hampton from Yanji, a small town in northeastern China, in 2006, she rarely spoke in the hallways or classrooms of East Hampton High... more

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